Information technology
Less Power as They Shrank: Dennard Scaling
Dennard scaling is the semiconductor scaling rule that if transistors are made smaller while voltage is lowered by the same ratio, the power used by a given area of a chip stays th
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Information technology
Just Keep the Key Secret: Kerckhoffs's Principle
Kerckhoffs's Principle holds that a cryptographic system should stay secure even if everything except the key is known. This piece covers Auguste Kerckhoffs's 1883 “La Cryptographi
Psychology
Motivation Theory: The Anatomy of the Forces That Improve Performance
Motivation is one of the fundamental forces driving human behavior and an important factor in explaining the reasons and processes that trigger particular actions. In psychology, m
General knowledge
A Simple Guide to Writing a Personal Statement
This time, I would like to cover the basics of writing a personal statement that you need when applying to a school, company, or similar institution. A personal statement (self-int
Design
Grid Components and Types for Stability in Design
This time, I would like to create a resource on grids, a concept considered important in design alongside layout. We will explore what a grid is, how it is structured, and what typ
Social welfare
What You Can Do Matters More Than What You Have: The Capability Approach
Two people with the same income can lead very different lives. This article explains the capability approach of Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, from functionings and capabilities
Statistics
Failures Stay Invisible: Survivorship Bias
Why do conclusions drawn only from what survived so often mislead us? This article explains survivorship bias: what it is and how it arises, the story of the World War II bombers,
Physics
Proof That the Earth Turns: The Foucault Pendulum
The Foucault Pendulum is a device that shows the Earth's rotation with your own eyes: a heavy bob on a very long wire whose plane of swing slowly turns relative to the ground. We l
Earth science
How Does the Rainy Season Form, What Are Its Characteristics, and What Precautions Should You Take?
The rainy season, which invariably arrives each summer in Korea, affects many people in various ways. It causes inconvenience in daily life and sometimes leads to major disasters.
Information technology
The Battle Between Information Security and Hacking: Smart Strategies to Protect the Future
In modern society, information security and hacking are no longer concerns limited to experts. As the internet and digital technologies advance, we regularly enter the cyber world
Logistics
Time Bombs on the Road: Everything About 'Dangerous Goods Logistics'
The lithium batteries in the smartphones we use every day, the gasoline we put in our cars, the sprays we use to repel mosquitoes in summer, and even the disinfectants used to prod
Logistics
The Heart of Modern Logistics: Everything About Forklifts
In modern society, logistics is like the vast bloodstream that keeps cities and nations moving. Millions of parcel boxes move every day, container ships come and go around the worl