Earth science
When Compasses Pointed South: Geomagnetic Reversal
A geomagnetic reversal is when Earth’s magnetic north and south poles swap places. This piece covers how Earth’s magnetic field is made, how scientists found traces of past reversa
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Library & information science
The Concept and Stages of SQ3R, an Effective Reading Method
This time, I would like to introduce SQ3R, a step-by-step technique for effective reading. SQ3R is a reading method consisting of five stages: surveying, questioning, reading, memo
Education
Using Various Learning Theories for Effective Education
Learning theories are an important element that forms the foundation of education as a field of study, aiming to explain human learning processes and thereby propose effective teac
General knowledge
Joke or Sincere? Poe’s Law
Poe’s Law is the internet rule of thumb that, without a clear sign of the author’s intent, a parody of extreme views will inevitably be taken as sincere by someone. We look at wher
Design
Design Connections: Patterns Linking Form and Meaning
In visual design, patterns are elements that play an important role by bringing form and meaning into harmony. Patterns go beyond merely repeating forms and serve an important func
Social welfare
The Four Faces of “Need”: Bradshaw’s Taxonomy of Social Need
When we say someone has a “need,” we can mean four different things. This article walks through Bradshaw’s Taxonomy of Social Need: normative, felt, expressed and comparative need,
Library & information science
Dreaming of the Internet on Paper Cards: The Mundaneum
The Mundaneum was a vast index-card archive founded in Brussels by Belgian lawyers Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine to gather the world’s knowledge in one place. This article cover
Library & information science
Following the Scent to Find Information: Information Foraging Theory
Information foraging theory, developed by Peter Pirolli and Stuart Card at Xerox PARC, explains how people search for information the way animals hunt for food. This article covers
Education
A Garden Where Children Grow: The Kindergarten
The kindergarten, a school where young children learn through play, was created by the German educator Friedrich Fröbel in 1840. This article covers the first kindergarten, his tea
Psychology
The Complexity of the Self: The Psychology of Inner Conflict and Integration
The self (ego) is one of the most important concepts in human psychology and a key element in understanding an individual's identity and self-awareness. The self (ego) goes beyond
Design
Layout Concepts and How to Use Them for Attractive Design
This time, we will explore layout, one of the concepts and key elements you need to understand to create attractive designs. We will look at what to consider when creating a layout
Journalism & communication
Media Law Reform: A Turning Point for Trust and Balance
In modern society, the media plays a central role in delivering information and has a profound influence across various fields, including politics, the economy, and society. Amid t