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Design

Familiarity Drawn to Look Real: Skeuomorphism

Skeuomorphism is a design approach that keeps the look of old objects on new products so they feel familiar. This piece covers the word’s Greek roots and archaeological origins, ev

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Information technology

Systems Mirror Their Organizations: Conway's Law

Why does an organization's communication structure come to resemble its software structure? This article explains the origin and logic of Conway's law, real-world examples, and the

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Physics

The Secret of Walking on Water: Surface Tension

Why can a full glass of water bulge above the rim without spilling, and how do water striders walk on ponds? This article explains how surface tension arises, why water's is unusua

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Earth science

When Volcanoes Block the Sun: Volcanic Winter

A volcanic winter is a drop in global temperatures lasting several years after a huge, sulfur-rich eruption spreads tiny sulfuric acid droplets through the stratosphere and blocks