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Chemistry

Neither Liquid nor Gas: Supercritical Fluid

A supercritical fluid is a substance pushed past its critical point, where the line between liquid and gas disappears. This article explains what the critical point means, the flui

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Information technology

Efficient Database (DB) Management Strategies

In modern society, data has become a core asset for businesses and organizations. How data is collected, stored, and managed can determine the success or failure of a business. In

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Robotics

Reaching Out a Hand from Afar: Teleoperation

Teleoperation lets a person control a distant machine directly, sending their hands and eyes where people cannot safely go. This article covers its origins in 1940s–50s nuclear lab

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Earth science

The Coriolis Effect: What It Is and How It Affects Us

The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon in which Earth's rotation alters the paths of moving objects. This article looks in detail at its definition and principle, its influence on w

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Robotics

The Easy Things Are the Hardest: Moravec's Paradox

Why can computers beat chess champions yet struggle to pick up a cup? This article covers the origins of Moravec's paradox, its evolutionary explanation, examples from robotics, an

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Journalism & communication

News Inflated to Sell More Copies: Yellow Journalism

Yellow journalism is sensational reporting that uses eye-catching headlines and exaggerated content to boost newspaper sales. This article covers how the name arose from a fierce 1

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Business administration

Does Going First Win? First-Mover Advantage

First-mover advantage is the edge a company gains by entering a market before anyone else. We look at where that edge comes from, the costs pioneers pay, what historical research r