The Pros and Cons of Nanotechnology in Warfare
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This 7 page paper looks at the science of nanotechnology that can create innovative and powerful tools for warfare. Its use in communications, maintenance and other factors are discussed. Potential positive and negative effects of this type of technology are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA209nan.rtf

The Sokal Hoax
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Sokal Hoax, the hoax perpetuated by a respected physicist in 1996. Supporters and critics of Sokal's actions are discussed as are implications of the hoax. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA218Sok.rtf

The Study of the Mechanics of Materials
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This is a 3 page paper discussing the mechanics of materials as used in civil engineering. The mechanics of materials is an important area of study within the civil engineering discipline which examines the properties of materials under a variety of conditions which may be present in the field. In order for materials to be used within design, industrial and other projects, materials must be tested for their structural strength in the areas of stress, strain, fatigue and types of deformation and other aspects before being applied in any operational system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJmechm1.rtf

The Trebuchet
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A 3 page description of this medieval tool of war. The author describes both the mechanics and the physics that affect trebuchet function. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsling.rtf

The van der Waals equation
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A paper which looks at the life and career of van der Waals and explains the importance of the van der Waals Equation of State in the development of molecular science. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLvdwaal.rtf

The Varieties of Quantum Reality
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This 5 page paper goes into eight types of realities as suggested by Nick Herbert, but focuses only on a few. The paper concludes that the many worlds perspective is the most logical. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: SA148Q.rtf

Traffic Flow
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As the problem of traffic congestion excellerates, the need to find solutions becomes more demanding. This 7 page paper provides background information on the theories being considered and posits a model for a study of traffic patterns in relation to employment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KTtrfflw.wps

Transportation and metering of fluids & Agitation and mixing of liquids
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This 7 page paper is a summary of Chapter 8; Transportation and metering of fluids and Chapter 9 Agitation and mixing of liquids from the book Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering by Warren McCabe, Julian Smith and Peter Harriott.
Filename: TEfluidagi.rtf

Tsunami: The Physics and Possible Prevention
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This 6 page paper provides general information to come from three articles on tsunamis. Preventative measures are discussed along with a discussion on causes. Tsunamis are compared with tidal waves and differences are noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA642tsu.rtf

Ultra-High Strength Steels
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This 6 page paper looks at ultra-high strength steel (UHSS). The paper examines what it is, how it is made and the ways in which is it used. The paper includes consideration of maraging steel. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEsteel.rtf

Various Science Questions
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses energy and mass. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCVariousSciQ.rtf

Viscosity and Temperature
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A 4 page overview of the phenomena of viscosity and how it is affected by temperature. This paper provides an elementary review of these basic concepts. The author describes experiments that can be carried out using simple tools and materials found in every home. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPviscos.rtf

Wheatley/Leadership & the New Science
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A 5 page book review that discusses Margaret Wheatley's Leadership and the New Science, which addresses the revolutionary nature of the latest scientific discoveries coming from the realms of quantum physics, self-organizing systems, and chaos theory. The writer summarizes the main points of the book, which include: how Newtonian physics affected the modern business world; the fundamental principles of the new science; and how this information is already affecting how we view organizational structure. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlenwsc.rtf

Why Nazi Science Ultimately Failed
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This 5 page paper addresses the topic through a look at quantum mechanics. Several aspects about the divide between "Aryan" and "Jewish " science are discussed. History is provided to support the reasons why Nazi science probably failed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA113sci.wps

Williamina Paton Stevens Fleming.
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(5 pp) In 1906, Mina Fleming was the first American woman elected to the Royal Astronomical Society. In 1907 she published a study of 222 variable stars she had discovered. A British astronomer made the following observation: "Many astronomers are deservedly proud to have discovered one...the discovery of 222...is an achievement bordering on the marvelous!" Bibliography lists 5 sources 1 visual.
Filename: BBflmngR.doc

Wind Turbine Engines
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This 5 page paper looks at this type of engine. Problems with the new, larger models are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA818eng.rtf

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