A waste-to-energy or energy-from-waste incineration plant is a facility designed to dispose of solid wastes by converting them into energy. More specifically. It operates by […]
Author Archives: Anka Baranski
Waste Incineration: Advantages and Disadvantages
Incineration or waste incineration is a waste disposal method and part of the overall solid waste management strategy positioned as an alternative to landfill. As […]
What is Upcycling: Pros, Cons, and Examples
Upcycling is a form of recycling that involves transforming unwanted or useless products, waste products, and byproducts into high-value and functional repurposed and upcycled products. […]
Efficacy vs. Effectiveness in Drugs and Vaccines
The words “efficacy” and “effectiveness” are used to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the performance of a particular drug or vaccine. Most media outlets and the […]
Difference Between Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are the two types of nuclear reaction. Both involve specific processes that collectively center on the interactions between two nuclear […]
Nuclear Power: Advantages and Disadvantages
Nuclear energy or nuclear power primarily involves the generation of electricity based on the use of nuclear reaction and the corresponding release of nuclear energy […]
mRNA Vaccines and mRNA Technology Explained
An RNA vaccine or mRNA vaccine is an emerging type of vaccine based on mRNA technology. The working principle centers on inducing acquired immunity using […]
Stages of Vaccine Development
The elaborated stages contained in its entire development cycle collectively represent one of the challenges or factors affecting the development of vaccines. In fact, more […]
Factors and Challenges in Vaccine Development
Developing a vaccine is not a straightforward science. There are different processes and issues needed to be taken into consideration for its development, preparation, and […]
Response of Taiwan to COVID-19 Outbreak
Taiwan announced its first case of COVID-19 on 21 January 2020. Note that the disease first emerged in Wuhan City in mainland China in December […]
