Passion 4 Studying

                                At one point in life, it is quite plausible that one has pondered about the origin of life. However, it isn’t as likely that they have utilized the inquiry process and chased after their curiosity. How did organisms suddenly emerge on Earth 3.5 billion years ago (Choi, 2017) and how did the basic single-celled organisms evolve into complex life forms about 600 million years ago? This research report contains thorough explanations of selected scientifically-backed theories, as well as visual aids to further elaborate, for those who haven’t researched this. The origin of life on Earth isn’t confirmed, but many theories have been made, and this research will include the more plausible ones: the lightning strike theory, panspermia, the theory of special creation, the theory of primordial soup, and the hydrothermal vent theory. The first theory is the lightning strike theory. This ...

The Functions of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: a Scientific Article *do not copy or it will count as plagiarism* Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is just as complicated as it sounds! It's an insect-pathogenic fungal parasite that infects and manipulates ants, and it's also known as zombie ant fungus. Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is found in tropical forests and in many moist places where it can thrive safely. It is one of the many species of Cordyceps, which is a genus full of manipulating fungi, which each infects a different insect. In this case, ants are the victim.  To summarize the process, active Ophiocordyceps unilateralis spores infect ants and force the ants to climb onto the stem of a leaf and bite it with an extreme force so that it wouldn't fall off. Then, the ant dies and a stroma - the main fungus stem - erupts from the back of the ant's head and releases more spores. Although not confirmed, many researchers (like Charissa de Bekker) say that the mind control is ...