adminVaccine (or immunization) is the process of preparing your body to fight off infectious diseases like measles, tetanus, rubella, whooping cough and polio. Vaccines work by introducing a weakened version…
adminCarbon emissions are a measure of human activity that contributes to the level of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere. These are a major driver of global warming. Major greenhouse gases…
adminA vote in a political election helps to shape the future, through policy decisions. It also helps hold leaders accountable to voters, allowing them to be replaced if they fail…
adminMedicine is a science that studies the causes, processes, and effects of disease. It is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates knowledge from many other sciences such as biology, chemistry and…
adminA hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science staff and medical equipment. There are many types of hospitals ranging from general community hospitals to…
adminConservation (from the Latin conservere, to keep) is an idea of protecting and caring for natural resources on Earth. This includes air, water, plants and animals. Conservation also includes preserving…
adminLegislation is a set of laws that governing bodies (such as Parliament) enact to govern how people and organisations behave. Legislation aims to ensure order, justice and fairness within society…
adminIn the United States, nearly 30 percent of people live in coastal areas, where sea level rise plays a role in flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms. Globally, 8…
adminInfection happens when microorganisms (like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) get into the body and cause illness. Many of these organisms are common and normally harmless or helpful, but under…
adminVote is the process by which you elect people to represent your interests and beliefs. It’s a vitally important right that all eligible citizens should have and exercise. Voting can…
