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Five basic multiple-choice questions about the novel Covid_19 disease and SARS-CoV-2

By: Areeba Tahreem What does the “19” in “COVID-19” refer to? There are currently 19 variants of Coronavirus, each with one unique varying symptom than the other variants. There are a total of 19 definite symptoms of coronavirus disease. The ongoing pandemic is the 19th coronavirus pandemic in history. The coronavirus disease and the symptomsContinue reading ” Five basic multiple-choice questions about the novel Covid_19 disease and SARS-CoV-2″

The Difference Between Peer-reviewed, Secondary and Tertiary Literature

By:Areeba Tahreem Peer-reviewed primary scientific literature reports on an empirical research study conducted by the authors and undergoes the process of peer-review. Peer review is usually done by other researchers who are familiar with the topic. It is designed to assess the validity, quality and often the originality of articles for publication. As well asContinue reading “The Difference Between Peer-reviewed, Secondary and Tertiary Literature”

Second Film Nomination: Wall E

By: Areeba Tahreem One of the other films I had chosen but did not nominate for the Film Festival was Walle-E. I remember watching Walle-E when I was younger and enjoying it, although I did not observe nor understand the environmental messages depicted throughout it. But, now after rewatching it I was able to observeContinue reading “Second Film Nomination: Wall E”

Virtual visit to the Sound and Moving Image library and one film I discovered There

By: Areeba Tahreem “Washed Away” is a documentary produced by Patricio Henriquez. It aims to show the negative ramifications of climate change, as two very different island communities, one in Alaska and one in the South Pacific are under threat from climate change. As global warming causes ocean levels to rise, these islands may beContinue reading “Virtual visit to the Sound and Moving Image library and one film I discovered There”

International United Nations Conventions Relating to Climate Change

By: Areeba Tahreem The article title “GLOBAL ISSUES Climate Change” found on the UN website discusses the detrimental ramifications human actions have had on the environment as well as the United Nations efforts in the preceding years and currently as well to combat this serious matter. There are four subheadings within this article, each ofContinue reading “International United Nations Conventions Relating to Climate Change”