Profit is what’s left over from a business’ revenue after all costs and expenses have been deducted. Whether you’re running a lemonade stand or a […]
Lesson Two: Banks, Thrifts & Credit Unions – What’s the Difference?
A bank is a financial institution that keeps people’s money safe and lends it to them, usually charging interest. It has served as a cornerstone […]
Biodiversity in Crisis
Biodiversity is the diversity of living organisms on Earth, ranging from bacteria and protozoa to flowering plants, insects, birds, fishes, mammals and all other creatures. […]
The Role of the Police in Preventing Crime and Protecting People
A feeling of safety is essential to human well-being. Whether it’s feeling safe in one’s own skin, in a community or in the world, people […]
Criminology and Writing Crime
Crime is behavior deemed socially harmful or dangerous, defined by law and punished by the criminal justice system. It may involve an act or an […]
The Different Types of Money
Money enables us to buy and sell goods and services. It replaced the barter system of trading one commodity for another, such as trading a […]
Pros and Cons of a Hospital
The hospital is a vital part of any health system and is instrumental in care integration and coordination. It is also a critical source of […]
What Is Environmental Protection?
Environmental protection refers to the actions and programs that limit negative changes to the environment. This includes curbing pollution, preserving endangered species and changing major […]
How to Prevent Theft
Theft is the unauthorised taking of property belonging to another person or a company, with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. It is […]
What is a Virus?
A virus is a small piece of genetic information (usually in the form of RNA or DNA) in a “carrying case”—a protective protein coating called […]