Pests are unwanted organisms (plants or insects) that may cause damage to other organisms or property. Pesticides aim to eliminate these pests and protect target areas from further damage. For plants, pests include microorganisms, fungi, insects, and larger herbivores. In … Continue reading Examining Natural Plant Defense Mechanisms and Pesticide Use
Throughout history, Bengal has always been a place of great importance for numerous reasons. Its fertile soils, location, its topography, its cultural heritage, and beliefs of the Bengali people are just some of the reasons that highlight the importance of … Continue reading Understanding Ancient Bengali Society through Architecture
Storytelling, the act of communicating fact and fiction to an audience, is as old as time itself. This comes in the form of myths and legends, as well as histories and culture. All around us, we can see our daily … Continue reading Anthropology: Storytelling and Narrative Anthropology
Our lives are filled with technologies. They are everywhere. We live in them, write with them, play with them, and experience through them. Our world is largely a constructed environment; our technologies and technological systems form the background, context, and … Continue reading History of the Telescope and the Modern Universe
Music is everywhere. You can listen to it on your smartphone, in nearly every grocery store and sometimes even in restrooms and elevators. It can amplify or possibly change your mood, music obviously has an impact. Everybody knows some unwritten … Continue reading Anthropology: The Sociocultural Impact of Music Around the World
Correlation Between Movies and Society If you are tired of monotonous work life, consider watching movies would be the best option. Moreover, the movies depict the impact of various demographics of society. The movies capture the emotions and imagination … Continue reading Anthropology: Impact of Movies on Culture and Society From History to Modern Times
We see it and soak in pop-culture every day without even realizing it. We are influenced by the media and what is popular turning every corner we walk around. It is everywhere, but what is it really? A broad subject, … Continue reading Anthropology: Pop-Culture and its Influence on Culture and Society
Research Investigation When I wanted to do a research investigation of “Sex, Gender, & Sexuality” and how the subject applies to the social sciences, I found that the issue is seen in every aspect of our world today in many … Continue reading Anthropology: Perspectives in Sex, Gender, and Sexuality in the Social Sciences
Death is inevitable. Much like a full stop to a sentence, you know it’s coming you just don’t know when. So why is it that in a progressive modern culture we are still so reluctant to be open and honest … Continue reading Anthropology: Different Cultures and Perspectives Surrounding Death