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  1. Rhinovirus | Common cold, Respiratory infection, Airborne virus ...

    Jan 30, 2026 · Rhinovirus, a group of viruses capable of causing common colds in human adults and children. They belong to the family Picornaviridae (see picornavirus). The virus is thought to be …

  2. Ravn virus | infectious agent | Britannica

    Other articles where Ravn virus is discussed: Marburgvirus: …is represented by two viruses, Ravn virus (RAVV) and Marburg virus (MARV). In humans, marburgviruses are responsible for Marburg virus …

  3. Causes of the American Revolution

    The American Revolution was caused by political, economic, and social factors, leading to the colonies' fight for independence from British rule.

  4. Papillomavirus | Infectious Agent & Prevention | Britannica

    Papillomavirus, any of a subgroup of viruses belonging to the family Papillomaviridae that infect birds and mammals, causing warts (papillomas) and other benign tumours, as well as malignant cancers …

  5. School Vaccine Mandates | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Children ...

    3 days ago · Should states mandate vaccines for school attendance? Learn the pros and cons of the debate.

  6. Desert | Definition, Climate, Animals, Plants, & Types | Britannica

    Mar 2, 2026 · Desert, any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation. It is one of Earth’s major types of ecosystems, supporting a community of plants and animals specially adapted to the …

  7. Evaporation | Definition, Water Cycle, & Facts | Britannica

    Feb 7, 2026 · Evaporation, process by which an element or compound transitions from its liquid state to its gaseous state below its boiling temperature. It is also how liquid water enters the atmosphere as …

  8. Social justice | Definition, Theories, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Mar 6, 2026 · Social justice, in contemporary politics, social science, and political philosophy, the fair treatment and equitable status of all individuals and social groups within a state or society. The term …

  9. Black Death | Plague, Death Toll, Definition, Cause, Symptoms, Effects ...

    3 days ago · Black Death, pandemic that ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1351, taking a proportionately greater toll of life than any other known epidemic or war up to that time. The Black …

  10. Conquistador | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 23, 2026 · Conquistador, any of the leaders in the Spanish conquest of America, especially of Mexico and Peru, in the 16th century. The conquest of Mexico was carried out by Hernan Cortes, …