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Physics

A Thunderclap from a Clear Sky: The Sonic Boom

A sonic boom is the loud sound made when the shock waves created by an object moving faster than sound reach the ground. This article explains how sonic booms form, the small sonic

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Business administration

Understanding and Choosing Different Business Forms

In today's business environment, choosing an appropriate business form is important for running a successful business. The business form determines the legal structure of a busines

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Journalism & communication

Government Message Management Through the Lens of Backbriefing

In modern society, government policy announcements have a tremendous impact on people's lives. However, identifying the true intentions and strategies hidden behind these announcem

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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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Psychology

The Power of Intimacy: A Path to Lasting Happiness

Intimacy is one of the most important elements in human relationships, significantly influencing an individual's quality of life and social functioning. We interact with various pe

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Food & nutrition

The Secret of Deep Flavor: Umami

What is the deep, savory taste that is neither salty nor sweet? This article covers umami from Kikunae Ikeda's discovery to glutamate, inosinate and guanylate, the synergy effect,

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Physics

The Secret of Floating Iron Ships: Archimedes' Principle

An object in a fluid is buoyed up by the weight of the fluid it displaces. This piece explains Archimedes’ principle, why buoyancy comes from pressure differences with depth, when