Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause diseases in mammalian, avian, and reptilian species. Note that some species […]
Environment
Difference Between Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
There are three known types of non-living pathogens or infectious agents that affect living organisms. Of course, viral infections are […]
The Difference Between Bacteria and Archaea
Both bacteria and archaea are two of the three major groups of cellular life forms categorized under the three-domain system, […]
Structure of the Earth: Compositional vs. Mechanical Layers
The structure of the Earth consists of various spherical shells or layers that can be categorized in two manners: either […]
The Pacific Ring of Fire Explained
The Pacific Ring of Fire or the Circum-Pacific Belt is a geologically defined path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by […]
Why Volcanoes Erupt? What Causes Volcanic Eruption?
A volcanic eruption is a geological phenomenon occurring when hot materials from the interior of a planetary-mass object are thrown […]
White Eggs vs. Brown Eggs: What is the Difference
Are brown eggs better than white eggs? Is there any nutritional difference between the two? Which one is healthier? What […]
Water Cremation 101: Pros and Cons of Alkaline Hydrolysis
Body disposal through alkaline hydrolysis involves placing the intact dead body in a pressurized vessel that is then filled with […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cremation
Cremation has become an alternative to the burial of an intact body because of pressing concerns over limited land availability […]
Pros and Cons of Carbon Capture and Storage
The entire process of carbon capture and storage or CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide from point sources, processing and transporting […]
