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General knowledge

CCL (Copyright and Licensing of Creative Works) Explained

CCL (Creative Commons License) lets creators state in advance how their work may be used, so others can use it without asking for permission each time. This article explains the co

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Economics

Getting Sick from a Flood of Money: Dutch Disease

Dutch Disease is the phenomenon in which a sudden boom in one sector, such as natural resources, causes other export industries like manufacturing and agriculture to decline. This

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Chemistry

Light That Blooms Without a Flame: Chemiluminescence

Chemiluminescence is the phenomenon in which energy released by a chemical reaction comes out as light instead of heat. This piece covers how excited molecules produce this ‘cold l

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Psychology

Rationalization: The Story Our Minds Create

Rationalization is a psychological defense mechanism that refers to the process by which people create logical explanations for their behavior or emotions. It is an attempt to just

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General knowledge

A Preview of Major Accidents: Heinrich’s Law

Major accidents rarely happen “suddenly”; they are usually preceded by many small warning signs. This article explains Heinrich’s Law (the 1:29:300 rule), its domino theory, later

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Psychology

A Balance the Mind Creates on Its Own: Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort that arises when contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors exist at the same time, together with the automatic process of

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Physics

New Interpretations of Dark Energy and Cosmic Expansion

The universe is so vast that its limits are impossible to fathom, and countless mysteries lie hidden within it. Humanity has pursued research tirelessly over a long period to uncov

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Education

Building a Foothold for Learning: Scaffolding

Scaffolding is a teaching strategy that gives learners temporary support for tasks they cannot yet do alone and gradually removes it as their abilities grow. This article covers it