Entries by Daphne Hanson

The tsunami waves

Introduction Tsunami waves differ from wind-generated water waves because they are faster and have longer wavelengths and periods. Why is the force and height of a tsunami so great? Explain

The band ratio

Describe what a band ratio (band math) is, and why a remote sensing analyst might want to do one. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technique? Give an example science application where a band ratio might be useful.

The parasitic relationship

Describe, in detail, the parasitic relationship (don’t use parasitoids). Include the different organisms involved, the benefit one organism gains, the harm the other organism receives, and any other relevant details.

The cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in America. Some of the collective diagnoses under the umbrella of cardiovascular disease have signs and symptoms like shortness of breath, tachycardia, hyperventilation, fever, aching, edema, etc. But in some cardiovascular diseases the first sign or symptoms is death. I would like you all to discuss if you […]

The Borneo video

Our knowledge of human activity goes back further than most people suspect. The Borneo video below explains just how artistically accomplished humans were around 35,000 years ago. What impresses you about what you see in this film? What do you think of our human nature now? What should we tell Hobbes?

What does performing femininity look like ?

What does performing femininity look like ? What does performing masculinity look like? How do you distinguish femininity from masculinity? What does it mean to perform masculinity? Masculinity involves displaying attitudes and behaviours that signify and validate maleness, and involves being recognised in particular ways by other men and women.