Scientific Theory vs Law

There is a common misconception that a scientific law is a more sound version of a scientific theory. This is largely due to the fact that the scientific definition of the word is different than the English definition. In this article we define both terms and compare the two…

How to Expand Your Vocabulary

Throughout the last few years I have invested a significant amount of effort into expanding my vocabulary. I have found some methods to be more effective than others, and outline the most effective methods I have found in this article. There are two ways to learn new words— by…

The Importance of Negative Feedback

And how to exchange negative feedback in a positive way

Negative feedback might be the single most valuable thing you can receive. No one is perfect; everyone has things they can improve on. And even…

Evidence for Climate Change

This article documents the evidence for climate change from a variety of scientific organizations and other reputable sources. As a scientific writer discussing a controversial topic, I want to present verifiable evidence and use that evidence to build a sound argument. As a…

Solar Energy Vs Fossil Fuels

In this article we examine the pros and cons of two types of energy: solar and fossil fuels. We consider energy production, consumption, and storage for both types of energy and use these considerations to conclude that the use of fossil fuels as a primary energy source is…

The Domain Name System

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the naming system for all computers and servers connected to the internet. The DNS associates information with its corresponding domain name. You can think of the DNS as an address book for the internet, and of each domain name as a contact in the address…

The God of the Gaps

You cannot define god in terms of that which we cannot explain or do not yet understand. This has been done historically since the beginning of man, and consequently of religion. If this continues, our definition of god will become smaller and smaller as we begin to understand more of the…