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Discover a new adventure on every page—search-the-page fun for toddlers! Whether they’re at home or in the car, your little one won’t have to search far to find the fun in this awesome activity book. Bursting with beautifully illustrated, full-color find-the-object puzzles, this collection of travel activities for kids offers hours of enjoyment and learning. These travel activities for kids will teach your tot to love learning as they travel a...

Palynology is a scientific discipline that involves the study of plant pollen, spores and certain microscopic planktonic organisms, in both living and fossil form. Palynology has several applications in areas such as aerobiology, archaeology, forensic science and crime scene investigation, and allergy studies. Botany makes use of living pollen and spores to study plant relationships and their evolutions. The study of pollen in honey, with the ...

Zoonotic diseases are the infectious diseases in humans, which are transmitted from animals to humans. They can be caused due to infectious agents such as prion, bacteria, parasites, or viruses. Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted directly from animal hosts to humans by media such as air or through saliva or bite of the host. The indirect transmission of zoonotic diseases occurs through transmission by intermediate species or vectors, which m...

Contagious and infectious diseases are those diseases of livestock that are caused by pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria and viruses. They can be transmitted from one animal to another, and can also spread from insects and vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, midges, and flies. Some infectious diseases may also occur due to the consumption of contaminated water or feed, or exposure to micro-organisms in the environment. Some of the common infect...

Consumer preference refers to the subjective tastes of consumers and it is determined by how satisfied they are with the food products after making a purchase. Factors such as packaging, price and convenience determine consumer acceptance of food products. In food industry, one important factor that requires careful consideration is the sensory experience of the consumers with the food. Sensory testing evaluates food products using the senses ...

Food packaging is an important activity for restaurants, hotels and other food-related businesses. This industry is also evolving and transitioning from manufacturing of plastic based packaging to antimicrobial, biodegradable, edible, and biopolymer film packaging. Antimicrobial polymers refer to those materials that can stop or kill the growth of microorganisms in their immediate environment or on their surface. Antimicrobial polymers are app...

Sustainability refers to the use of goods and resources in such a way that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs. The ability of individuals within a geographical area to afford, access and source the required amount of food is known as food security. A sustainable food system refers to a type of food system that can fulfill the nutritional and food requirements...

Biogenic amines (BAs) are organic and nitrogenous compounds found in certain fermented foods, such as sausage, wine, cheese, fish and fermented vegetables. They are involved in controlling various functions of the brain such as emotions, blood pressure, movements, endocrine secretion, behavior and temperature. Bacterial decarboxylation of the amino acids in food leads to the production of BAs. The consumption of large amounts of BAs in food ca...

Grains refer to the harvested seeds of grasses, including oats, corn, wheat and rice. Some other significant grains include millet, barley, sorghum and rye. All grains are rich in complex carbohydrates as well as certain essential minerals and vitamins. They are classified into three types, which include enriched grains, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain high fibers and have been associated with health advantages such as a ...

Groundwater refers to the fresh water that seeps into the soil. It is stored in the minuscule spaces between soil particles and rocks known as aquifers. Entry of substances such as road salts, gasoline, chemicals and oil in the groundwater leads to groundwater contamination. Contaminated groundwater is hazardous for human consumption. Other possible sources of groundwater contamination include uncontrolled hazardous waste, atmospheric contamin...

A wind turbine converts wind energy into electricity by utilizing the aerodynamic force of the rotor blades. The blades of the wind turbines are developed by using the aerofoil structure, which is also frequently utilized in the construction of airplane wings. There are many distinct varieties of wind turbines, and each one generates electrical energy using a unique idea. Lift and drag are the two significant aerodynamic forces utilized by win...

Marine biotechnology refers to the use of biotechnology tools on marine resources. It utilizes resources from aquatic living organisms to create new commercially viable applications or products. Marine biotechnology has demonstrated its potential in a wide range of applications from biomedicine to the environment. Commercial applications of marine biotechnology include enhancing the production of marine organisms, bio-prospecting, creation of ...

Forests refer to areas that contain a large number of trees. They are classified into three main types, including boreal, temperate and tropical. Forests exhibit a high level of biodiversity and have the most diverse ecosystems on land, as they are home to a large number of the terrestrial species found in the world. Forest biodiversity is inherently linked to the ecosystem and human well-being, and it is important from a number of socio-econo...

A forest is a terrain or landmass that is pre-dominantly occupied by trees giving rise to a green cover. They are diverse biological systems that represent rich biological regions on the Earth. They provide a wide range of habitats for microorganisms, animals and plants. Additionally, forests are also a source of food, clean water, fuel for heating and cooking, wildlife habitat, and medicinal plants. However, they are slowly becoming endangere...

Water resources are sources of water, such as groundwater, rivers, springs, streams, reservoirs and lakes that are beneficial for human beings. The variability of these water resources is affected by climate change, which results in shifts in weather and temperature patterns. The rise in temperature has an impact on the hydrological cycle, as it increases the rate of evaporation of the surface water along with vegetation transpiration. The pri...

A catchment refers to an area of land commonly surrounded by hills or mountains in which the water flows and gets collected. Catchment management is a sustainable and potentially low-carbon impact method of altering the quality of raw water at its source by managing land use practices on a catchment scale. It can also aid in the enhancement of resilience and the reduction of flood risk. Rivers supply water for power generation, irrigation, ind...

Renewable energy is the type of energy that is derived from renewable sources of energy. Hydro energy, geothermal energy, solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, and tidal energy are some of the most popular renewable energy sources. Remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) technologies are widely used in the field of renewable energy. One of the most important steps in developing high-penetration renewable energy systems is ...

Alternative energy refers to a type of energy that is derived from sources other than fossil fuels. This energy emits little to no greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane. The energy generated from alternative sources does not lead to the greenhouse effect that is responsible for climate change. There are various types of alternative energy sources including wind power, hydroelectricity, tidal power, solar power, biomass, nuc...

Disasters refer to severe disruptions that affect the functioning of a community, to an extent which is beyond its coping capacity using its own resources. Technical, natural, and man-made risks, along with a number of other factors make a community vulnerable and exposed to disasters. Remote sensing is a technique of gathering data about the Earth through the use of satellites and drones. Remote sensing data is helpful in monitoring, predicti...

Hydroinformatics is a subfield of informatics that focuses on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to address the major issues related to the effective and equitable use of water for a variety of purposes. Hydrodynamics is a branch of physics, which is engaged in the study of the motion of fluids as well as the forces acting on the solid bodies submerged in fluids. Hydraulics refers to a type of technology that involves...