Kyle C. Garrison, Author at Survey deem

The rarest chemical elements and their concentration in parts per billion in the earth’s crust

Understanding Rarity in the Earth’s CrustThe Earth’s crust is composed predominantly of oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Together, these eight elements account for more than 98%…

Social Responsibility

The 12 Supply Chain Scandals That Reached the Final Consumer

Kyle C. Garrison

Introduction: When Supply Chains Fail in PublicModern supply chains stretch across continents, linking raw material extraction, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and the end consumer in a tightly synchronized system. While this…

Social Responsibility

The role of political will in successful public health initiatives

Kyle C. Garrison

Introduction: Why Public Health Campaigns MatterPublic health campaigns have transformed societies by preventing disease, extending life expectancy, and improving quality of life on a massive scale. Unlike individual medical treatments,…

Science and Technology

Military innovations that shaped modern civilian GPS and internet systems

Kyle C. Garrison

1) Global Positioning System (GPS)Originally developed by the United States Department of Defense during the 1970s for accurate military navigation and missile guidance, GPS achieved full operational status in 1995.…

Culture and Entertainment

The 8 oldest traditional dances still preserved today and their musical traditions

Kyle C. Garrison

1) Ancient Egyptian Ritual Temple DanceOne of the earliest documented dance traditions dates back more than 4,000 years to ancient Egypt. Wall reliefs and tomb paintings depict structured group dances…

Science and Technology

The impact of data storage advances on daily life since punch cards

Kyle C. Garrison

Data storage has evolved from rigid cardboard punch cards to globally distributed, software-defined systems capable of storing zettabytes of information. Each breakthrough has reshaped computing, business, and daily life. Below…

Culture and Entertainment

How Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s fashion forever

Kyle C. Garrison

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel: A Trailblazer in the Fashion WorldFew names in fashion evoke as much reverence and intrigue as Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Born in 1883 in Saumur, France, Coco Chanel…

Investments and Business

How investor emotions distort rational decision-making

Kyle C. Garrison

Introduction: Why Psychology Dominates Investment OutcomesMarkets are often portrayed as rational systems driven by data, valuation models, and economic indicators. In reality, investor behavior frequently overrides logic. Numerous academic studies,…

Science and Technology

The science behind the 12 strongest materials known

Kyle C. Garrison

Understanding Strength in Materials ScienceStrength in materials science can refer to several different properties: tensile strength (resistance to being pulled apart), compressive strength (resistance to being crushed), shear strength, impact…