An e-reader, also called an e-book reader or e-book device, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading e-books and digital periodicals. An e-reader is similar in form, but more limited in purpose than a tablet.-book reading is increasing in the US; by 2014 28% of adults had read an e-book, compared to 23% in 2013.
Fields relating to the environment: 1  Aerobiology (pronunciation) â The study of airborne organic particles.  Astrobiology (pronunciation) â The branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and with the search for extraterrestrial life.
slide 5 of 12. Biology Biology is among the most popular majors for students on a pre-med track, which is likely the cause of its inclusion in the top ten academic majors. This popular field can include the study of humans, plants, animals, or the environment.