Population Growth and Resource Availability “Suppose we put a single bacterium in a bottle at 11 AM. I will tell you this kind of bacteria divides once per minute.
More about Energy Consumption Each country seems to have its own pattern of energy consumption. The US historically has used the most energy in relation to income. Japan’s energy use,
How can we break down Energy Services? Let’s get back to the question at hand, “How much energy do we use?” If we’re asking to see if we can replace
How much Energy do Humans use? This turns out to be a complex question – the answer to which depends upon how and where we measure that energy. One way is
Let’s Review the Physical Laws of Matter and Energy A course in ecological theory would include more details on these and other biogeochemical cycles such as Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium that
Why are Plants Called Nature’s Solar Collectors? Though there is still some debate, it appears the first evidence of fungus on land appears somewhere around 1300 million years ago. http://science.psu.edu/news-and-events/2001-news/Hedges8-2001.htm
Separating fact from fiction In the last blog, I outlined the scientific method and how it determines physical information about the universe around us. Here is an example of how
Humans and Energy For most of human existence, energy has meant food obtained by hunting or gathering. The ability to conduct these activities was aided by a large brain, an
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