The Measurement Problem in Quantum Mechanics Arguably the most intractable philosophical question attached to Quantum Mechanics (QM) is that of Measurement. The accepted (a.k.a. Copenhagen) Interpretation of QM says that the very act of sentient measurement determines the outcome of the measurement in the quantum (microcosmic) realm. The wave function (which describes the co-existing, superpositioned, states of the system) "collapses" following an act of measurement. It seems that just by knowing the results of a measurement we determine its outcome, determine the state of the system and, by implication, the state of the Universe ... Author: Sam Vaknin CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Additional Navigation: Genetics: 1 2 3 4 5 Engineering Diseases Genetic Testing DNA Testing 1 Genomes Gene Therapy 1 RNA 1 Chromosomes Cloning 1 2 3 Misc Stem Cells 1 2

Today's Featured Articles: The Essential Conflict in Humans The two parts of our beings: One part of our beings is our DNA-based species’ nature, which includes the elements of our brain activity and awareness that evolved to contribute to our survival in the world and especially, the survival of our unique individual DNA, generation to generation. The other part is an “accidental” outcome of DNA’s survival activities in the world – Consciousness. The nature of consciousness: Consciousness came about as an “emergent” property from the individual organism’s need to be able to make survival “decisions” moment-to-moment, rather ... Author: Clive Taylor CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Know Your Vitamins What exactly are vitamins ? A combination of ' vita ' which means life in Latin and " amines " which stand for a chemical group of nitrogen-carrying compounds, vitamins are generally acknowledged as " life-giving " substances IN SCIENTIFIC TERMS, VITAMINS are organic substances that act as coenzymes and/or regulators of metabolic processes. There are 13 known vitamins, most of which are present in natural foods or supplements, and some are produced within the body. Vitamins are extremely vital for life. They are needed for almost every growth and developmental function in the body. FAT- ... Author: Anonymous CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Want to read more of our articles?  Check out the Archive. Article Archive: Pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13