Earth science
Why Cities Run Hotter: The Urban Heat Island
An urban heat island is when a city runs warmer than the countryside around it. This piece covers Luke Howard’s early records in London, why pavement and buildings trap heat, how t
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Journalism & communication
Understanding the Concept of Frames in Journalism Studies
This time, we will explore frames, one of the concepts addressed in journalism studies. We will look at what frames are and what role they play. Journalism studies is an academic f
Tourism studies
Travel That Lingers: Slow Travel
Slow travel is a way of traveling in which you stay in one place for a long time and experience it at a pace close to everyday life, rather than brushing past many places in a shor
Logistics
A Clock That Measures Time Inside the Warehouse: Inventory Turnover
Inventory turnover shows how many times a business sells through and restocks its average inventory in a period. This article covers the concept, the formula with a worked example,
Film & media
The Art of Film Lighting: Essential Techniques and Strategies
In cinematography, lighting is one of the core elements, playing an important role in determining the quality and atmosphere of the imagery. Lighting can convey emotions and storie
Library & information science
Information Retrieval Methods Using Boolean Search - Searching with Operators
This time, I would like to prepare material on the information retrieval methods commonly used when searching through internet portals or looking for specialized resources. The ope
Design
The Bigger the Target, the Faster You Reach It: Fitts's Law
You have probably tried to tap a small close button on your phone screen and ended up tapping an unintended ad. By contrast, the large payment button at the bottom of the screen is
Logistics
Moving Road Freight onto Rails and Sea Lanes: Modal Shift
Modal shift means moving freight that used to travel mainly by truck onto modes that carry large volumes at once, such as rail and coastal shipping. This piece covers why it matter
General knowledge
When Arguments Drag On, Hitler Shows Up: Godwin’s Law
Godwin’s Law is the internet adage that the longer an online discussion grows, the closer the probability of someone comparing others to Nazis or Hitler gets to 1. This article cov
Earth science
Causes of Flooding and Ways to Prevent It
Floods are natural disasters that threaten countless lives and properties around the world every year. Climate change and rapid urbanization are increasing the frequency and intens
Design
Overview of Major Image Formats [Types/Extensions] (jpg, gif, png, psd, ai, etc.)
This time, I would like to discuss commonly encountered computer and mobile image formats(types). Images have different file types (extensions), such as Jpg, gif, and png, and I wi
Earth science
Climate Change and the Effects of Humidity: Challenges for Humans and Ecosystems
The relationship between climate change and humidity is an important research topic in modern environmental science. It is essential to gain a thorough understanding of how climate