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Physics

Plasma Technology: Boundless Innovation and Possibilities

Plasma is the 4th state of matter, following solids, liquids, and gases, and is a unique state with electrical and high-temperature characteristics. These characteristics give plas

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Business administration

The More of Us, the Less Each Tries: The Ringelmann Effect

Why does each person pull less hard when more people join in? This article covers Ringelmann's rope experiments, the two causes of lost performance, everyday and workplace examples

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Psychology

When Your Eyes Change What You Hear: The McGurk Effect

The McGurk effect is an illusion in which a mismatch between the sound you hear and the lip movements you see makes you hear a sound that was never actually spoken. This article co

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Earth science

Less Rain Beyond the Mountains: The Rain Shadow Effect

Why is one side of a mountain range lush and the other dry? Moist air rises up the windward slope and drops its rain, then sinks, warms, and dries on the leeward side. This piece c

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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

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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Chemistry

Water That Doesn't Freeze When It Should: Supercooling

Why does water sometimes stay liquid below freezing? This article explains what supercooling is and how it works, everyday examples such as clouds, freezing rain, and hand warmers,