Pandemics like COVID-19 are predicted to become more and more common. With growing populations, leading to urban sprawl and increased reliance on farming practices, the human race is living ever-closer to animals. This elevates that risk of zoonotic diseases as pathogens can more easily jump from animals to humans. Additionally, globalisation facilitates the transmission of … More COVID-19: The Next Pandemic
Dr Li Wenliang was working as an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital in December when he noticed several of his patients exhibiting SARS-like symptoms and a patient’s notes showing a high confidence level positive result for SARS coronavirus tests. He warned his fellow healthcare workers about a potential outbreak in a group chat on the … More COVID-19: The Foreshadowing
As a year 11 student currently juggling exercise, sleep, social life, eating, relaxing and school, in moments of utter frustration I occasionally begin to wonder if going to school is really worth it. Of course, I immediately push the thought out of my mind because for me school has been the norm for three quarters … More Is School Really Worth It?
Learning in Parallel 