Essays about: "BIOS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word BIOS.

1. 1. Closed ecological life support systems : cycling of carbon, nitrogen and water

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Hugo Persson; [2020]
   Keywords : closed ecological system; cycling; closure; life support; biosphere; CEEF; MELiSSA; Biosphere 2; bioregenerative; CELSS; environmental;

   Abstract : Materially closed life support systems containing biological components that provide atmosphere, food and water for a human crew has been investigated for use in space travel since the 1960s. The internal cycling of organic material is the essence of these systems and their design and function is the question at issue for this thesis, which has been conducted as a literature study. READ MORE

3. 2. Traveling to Uncertainty : Unaccompanied minors, humanitarianism and “bare life” in the aftermath of the Greek refugee crisis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Ana Feshta; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Abstract In the last years the refugee inflows towards Europe was striking, particularly in 2015 approximately 1 million refugees crossed the European borders, among the refugee population there were many children, amid those children there were also a special category; the unaccompanied children. The topic of this work is based on the highlighted issue of the unaccompanied minors in Greece. READ MORE

4. 3. Contaminated and Scarred: An Exploration in the Landscapes and Narratives of the Anthropocene

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Laura Pietilä; [2020]
   Keywords : Landscape; Contamination; Toxicity; Narrative; Environmental Justice; Ecology; Visuality; Bikini Atoll; Teckomatorp;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I explore and analyse narratives around toxic and scarred landscapes. The aim of the thesis is to understand human views and experiences of anthropogenic environments through narratives of contamination and toxicity. Some concepts used throughout the thesis are landscape, heritage, ghost, and trauma. READ MORE

5. 4. “It’s a Match!” - A qualitative study of university students’ reflections and behaviours when engaging in romantic and sexual relationships

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Nicole Pilwind; [2019]
   Keywords : Tinder; dating; social norms; self-presentation; students; qualitative interviews; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The dating culture and how one can initiate romantic and sexual relationships have developed and changed over the years. The purpose of this research is to explore the Swedish university students’ dating culture. How Tinder is used and how self-presentation looks on Tinder versus offline among the students. READ MORE

6. 5. Slutet på ett liv ger upphov till ett nytt : Biournans möjligheter som gravskick

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Kajsa Nilsson; [2014]
   Keywords : Urna Bios; Bios Urn; biournan; gravskick; jordsättning; gravsättning;

   Abstract : En ny typ av gravsättningsurna, Urna Bios (fortsättningsvis kallad biournan), har tagits fram av det spanska designföretaget Estudimoline. Grundtanken är att ett frö till ett träd placeras i urnan och börjar gro efter det att urnan jordsatts. Trädet växer sedan upp på graven. READ MORE