Active Volcanoes On The Planet Venus
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A 2 page paper on findings from the early 1990's which show a number of geologic activities on the Earth's "twin" planet Venus,-- including live volcanoes and dramatic faulting. It is concluded that while the "case" of active volcanoes on Venus has not yet been entirely settled, there is indeed plenty of room for future research. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Venusact.wps

Argument / The Roswell New Mexico UFO Crash Was A Government Cover-up
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A 5 page examination of the Roswell incident which involved government investigation of what is presumed to be a UFO crash. The writer examines the eye-witness testimony, reports about government documents, and press releases. It is argued and concluded that this crash was indeed a bonafide UFO and that fact has been intentionally suppressed by our government. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Roswell.wps

Asteroid Research and the NEAR Project
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This 5 page report discusses asteroid research and the end of the NEAR (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) project. Any space mission, with its enormous outlay of financial resources, requires that there be some type of meaningful objective aside from adding to the collective knowledge of humanity about space and the origins and development of the solar system. This report promotes mining the asteroids as the most valuable possibility for Earth ventures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWastero.wps

Astrology & Astronomy
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A 7 page historical survey of the bond of Astrology and Astronomy and how as the result of the scientific method that bond was broken. And how both are still influencing us today. Lists four sources in bibliography.
Filename: Astroast.rtf

Astronaut Sally Ride -- First American Woman In Space
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A 5 page overview of the life & contributions of astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Ride's work in the field, space missions and scientific research are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Sallyrid.wps

Carl Sagan's 'The Demon-Haunted World -- Science As A Candle In The Dark'
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A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of Sagan's book. Demon-Haunted World challenges many of theories formed from developments in science and technology regarding space travel and the presence of life from other worlds. The paper contends that Sagan's challenging of current scientific myths supports his theory that increases in science and technology have developed into a social focus. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Carls.wps

Cosmogony / An Overview
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A 12 page exploration of Astronomical Cosmology or Cosmogony, the branch of astrology and astrophysics which studies the origin of the universe. Includes an explanation of the Big Bang theory, the nature of light, gravity, the Doppler effect, dark matter, Olber's paradox, background radiation, the theory of relativity, and inflation. Bibliography lists nine sources.
Filename: Cosmogon.wps

Cosmology
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5 pages in length. The concept of human beings understanding everything about their universe is preposterous and arrogant. We truly do not have any idea what has transpired, is occurring or will happen within the cosmos, even with the aid of scientific data. There are just some things that cannot be obtained merely for the asking. The writer delves into the deeper meaning behind the universe and discusses why mortals are not likely to be the ones who find out the secrets of the cosmos. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Cosmolgy.wps