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  1. Energy: Basic Facts

    Until about 8000 years ago humans relied on hunting and gathering for food, and burning wood to keep warm. Their exact energy demands can at best only be estimated, but to survive they probably needed about as much energy as it takes to run a couple of ordinary domestic light bulbs continuously.
  2. While Mass Media has made the truth subjective. There are media outlets which do present an unbiased view. For example, fact-checking websites like Snopes and PolitiFact do present facts to the audiences.
  3. The mass media influences the mindsets of the young and impressionable; leading to a blurring of the distinction between right and wrong. One has to be discerning in what they believe, which is presented to them by the mass media.
  4. Mass media helps people to communicate and connect with friends and family on various levels. With advancements in technology, platforms like television and social media have made people more aware about the current events. Many studies have found that individuals adapt their use of mass media to their own particular needs
  5. Critical Reading for Vocab: Part 3

    Learn new words and improve your vocabulary that will help you to communicate your ideas well.
  6. Critical Reading for Vocab: Part 1

    Learn Essential Vocabulary for General Paper
  7. Cloning: Words to Know

    Here is a comprehensive list of words and jargon that will help you to discuss cloning.
  8. Possible Solutions for Cloning

    Many are in favour of cloning as they believe that people should be allowed to research cloning as it is in favour of FREEDOM OF SCIENCE and freedom of expression.
  9. Cloning: Known Issues

    There are many known issues related to the topic of cloning. Many believe that cloning does pose health risks. This is true especially when cloning is used for replicating animals.