Learn about the five things that all living things need to survive and why they are critical for both plants and animals.

Discusses the five characteristics that living things have and nonliving things do not.

Explains a basic concept in genetic engineering, i.e., the genetic modification of living things. Describes how it is done, how it differs from cloning, the benefits it offers, and the concerns people have about this practice.

Looks at ocean acidification, what causes it, the impact of it, and possible ways to reduce it.

Why is ozone important? Learn about the ozone layer in our atmosphere, how it is being depleted by human and natural events, the effects of a thinning ozone layer on humans and other living things, what is meant by the ozone hole, and...

Explains what aquaculture is, the different types, the benefits it offers, and its impact on the environment.

Describes the issue of overfishing, its causes, its impact on our ocean fish resources and ecosystems, and efforts to combat it.

Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.

What is noise pollution and why should we be concerned about it? Learn what it is, the sources of this type of pollution, what we mean by nuisance noise, the impact noise pollution has, and ways to prevent or solve noise problems.

Discusses the physical abuse of children, causes, symptoms to be on the alert for in a child, ways to prevent it happening, and how to get help.

Discusses child neglect, causes, symptoms to watch for in a child, the impact it has, ways to prevent it happening, and how to get help.

Describes what malaria is, the cause, how it is transmitted, the signs and symptoms of malaria, how it can be prevented, and how to protect oneself while traveling.

Explains what HIV AIDS is, how it is contracted, how it is diagnosed, the signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and the stigma people face when their condition is revealed.

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn what it is and how it is passed on, what sickle cell crisis is and its cause, the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease, how it is treated, tips for traveling if you have it,...

Common colds are just that - common. So it is helpful to understand them as much about them as possible. Learn the symptoms, causes, treatment, and how to prevent them.

Discusses depression, the main types, causes, signs and symptoms to watch for, treatments, and how to get help for yourself or someone else.

There is a great deal of talk nowadays about the rising incidence of diabetes. Learn what it is, what causes it, the different types, signs and symptoms to watch for, how to prevent it, and how it is treated.