How to Prepare for an Earthquake
About a half million earthquakes shake the Earth each day, but most are too small or too deep to feel.…
Using Antibiotics Wisely
Antibiotics are powerful medicines that help treat infections. They can save lives, but only if we use them wisely. Overuse…
What Does a Prime Minister Do?
A Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that wins a general election and is therefore in charge…
Quarantine Research
Quarantine refers to the physical separation (including restrictions on movement) of well persons who are believed to be at risk…
What Is Environmental Protection?
Environmental protection refers to policies and practices that avoid, minimize or eliminate damage to the environment. It includes regulation of…
Police Psychology – What to Do If a Police Officer Is Overly Aggressive
Police are public service organizations that provide emergency response to criminal and non-criminal incidents, including fires; traffic control; patrol; and…
What is a Coalition?
The term “Coalition” refers to a group of organisations or individuals who are working together towards a common goal. This…
The Importance of Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the abundance and variety of living things on Earth. It’s found everywhere, from microbes and fungi to trees…
How Carbon Emissions Affect the Environment
Carbon emissions are a leading human-caused greenhouse gas, which can linger in the atmosphere for thousands of years. These emissions…
What is a Parliament?
The term parliament is most widely used to refer to a country’s legislative (law-making) body. However, it is also sometimes…