What is a Referendum?
A referendum is a form of direct democracy, where voters are directly asked to vote on a particular policy or…
Detecting the COVID-19 Outbreak
Detecting and characterizing disease outbreaks requires enormous amounts of time, skill and knowledge. But even after the most advanced tools…
The Basics of a Trial
A trial is a legal process wherein a judge hears evidence and determines whether someone is guilty or not. Trials…
What Is a Court?
Court is an institution (often a government entity) with the legal authority to adjudicate cases involving civil, criminal or administrative…
What Is a Corporation?
A corporation is a business that the law treats as a legal entity separate from its owners (also called shareholders).…
Wildfire and Climate Change
Wildfire is a fire that burns in wildland or rural areas and can also impact communities with structures and infrastructure.…
What Is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
The most watched economic indicator is gross domestic product (GDP). When the number comes out, it has a huge impact…
What Is Opposition?
Opposition is resistance or dissent against a prevailing idea, policy, or action. It can be a powerful tool for social…
What is a Virus?
A virus is an infectious microbe whose genetic material — either DNA or RNA — is surrounded by a protein…
Robbery Charges
Robbery is an act of stealing, using force or fear to take something from another person. The most common felony…