Robotics
The First Robot Arm to Enter the Factory: Unimate
Unimate, installed at a General Motors plant in New Jersey in 1961, is regarded as the world’s first industrial robot. Learn how it grew from George Devol’s patent, how its hydraul
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Business administration
Promoted to the Level of Incompetence: The Peter Principle
The Peter Principle is the claim that in a hierarchy, people tend to be promoted until they reach a position where their incompetence shows. This article covers its basic definitio
Food & nutrition
The Secret Behind Chewy Dough: Gluten
Gluten is a net-like mass of protein that forms when two wheat proteins meet water and become entangled. We look at how it forms, how flour types differ, the cooking tricks that st
Statistics
The Rule Hidden in the First Digit: Benford's Law
In many naturally occurring sets of numbers, smaller leading digits appear far more often: about 30.1% start with 1, and only about 4.6% with 9. This article explains the definitio
Food & nutrition
How to Choose and Use Health Foods Properly
In modern society, rapidly changing lifestyles and irregular eating habits make it difficult for many people to maintain their health. In these circumstances, health foods are attr
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
Economics
The Core of Microeconomics: The Game of Supply and Demand
Microeconomics is a branch of economics that analyzes the economic decisions of individuals and businesses, focusing on exploring the fundamental elements of economic activity and
Robotics
Smarter Together Than Alone: Swarm Robotics
Swarm robotics is the field of robotics that designs many simple robots to work together without a central leader, using only signals exchanged with nearby peers. This piece covers
Psychology
Overcoming Confirmation Bias: The Path to Objective Thinking
Our thinking is influenced by various factors. Among them, confirmation bias is one of the important factors that significantly shape how we process information and make decisions.
Library & information science
Library Material Selection Criteria and Priorities - Demand Theory and Value Theory
In this article, we aim to present information on the criteria and priorities for selecting library materials. Libraries select and purchase a variety of book and non-book material
Social welfare
Welfare That Pays Families to Send Children to School: Conditional Cash Transfers
A conditional cash transfer gives money to poor households only if they meet set conditions, such as keeping children in school or getting regular health checkups. This article cov
Information technology
The Big Data Revolution: Strategies for Successful Use and an Analysis of Its Advantages
Big data has established itself as a key driver of innovation and development in modern society. Various industries are using big data to make better decisions, improve efficiency,