Essays about: "impact of science in our life"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words impact of science in our life.

  1. 11. Learning from nature? : a framework to assess the sustainability of biomimicry product design applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Megan Connolly; [2020]
    Keywords : Biomimicry; sustainable design; evaluation; consumption; technology; sustainability science; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Products and systems form the bridge between production and consumption, helping to shape our society and lifestyles. Biomimicry uses design principles based on those seen in nature, aiming to emulate the natural sustainability seen from the 3.8 billion years of life on earth. READ MORE

  3. 12. Correlation of microstructural damage to functional properties of irradiated carbon fibre based composites used in neutron chopper discs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Hanna Molin; [2019]
    Keywords : radiation; epoxy; carbon fiber; CFRP; ESS; European Spallation Source; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Understanding material behaviour has in the past enabled human development and will continue to characterize the various stages of our future development. The use of neutrons will greatly affect several research areas, such as sustainable energy production and cancer research, due to their interaction with nuclei. READ MORE

  4. 13. Use animations to support knowledge transfer built on the understanding of the non-experts’ mental model

    University essay from KTH/Medieteknik och interaktionsdesign, MID

    Author : Xiangyi Wu; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Knowledge visualization as a recent branch of visualization science was established by Burkhard [1] at 2004. In his theory, animation was mentioned as one of major visual formats for knowledge transfer. However, there is a lack of  further research about its impact on the transfer of knowledge. READ MORE

  5. 14. Drosophila - A Population Study in Southern Scania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Jonas Jansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Most studies done on Drosophila are made in labs and focus on genetics, something which has formed a somewhat one-sided field of studies. To counter this bias, this report was based on fieldwork. READ MORE

  6. 15. Comparative Study of Dissuasive Emergency Signage

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Joakim Olander; [2015]
    Keywords : Dissuasive; emergency signage; exit signage; paired comparison; evacuation; dynamic signage systems; path choice; risk perception; urgency; avrådande; utrymningsskyltning; jamförelsestudie; utrymning; aktivt system; val av utrymningsväg; riskperception; brådska; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates dissuasive emergency signage conveying a message of not utilizing a specific exit door. The thesis analyzes and highlights which features of dissuasive emergency signage have the largest impact on observer preference, interpretation and noticeability of the signage, in addition to analyzing the possibility and effects of causing an increased sense of urgency amongst the observers. READ MORE