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Library & information science
A “Sleeping Beauty in Science” is a paper that goes almost uncited for years after publication and then suddenly draws a surge of citations. This article covers what the term means
General knowledge
At the seafood counter of a large supermarket or a sashimi restaurant, you can enjoy olive flounder and rockfish all year round. Advances in aquaculture technology and innovations
Statistics
Why does the share of heads get closer to half the more times you toss a coin? This article explains the meaning and principle of the law of large numbers, its history beginning wi
Economics
Comparative advantage is the principle that each party gains by specializing in what it can produce at a lower opportunity cost than others. This article covers the basic concept,
Film & media
What is a jump cut, the kind of edit in which time seems to leap forward within the same shot? This article explains its relationship to the 30-degree rule, Godard's Breathless, ho
Journalism & communication
Why does the world feel more dangerous after hours of news and crime dramas? This article explains cultivation theory, which holds that long-term, heavy media exposure gradually sh
Social welfare
The welfare state is an important concept that plays an essential role in improving citizens' quality of life and maintaining social stability in modern society. This article exami
Design
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
Psychology
Psychology uses the concepts of personal space and territory to study how we perceive and try to protect our physical and emotional space. Personal space and territory are importan
Education
Formative assessment checks what students know and don't know while learning is still underway, and uses the results to improve both teaching and learning. We look at where the ter
Earth science
An atmospheric river is a long, narrow band of water vapor, evaporated from warm oceans, that flows along the lower atmosphere for thousands of kilometers. We look at where the nam
Chemistry
Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the structures, properties, and reactions of carbon-based compounds, and it is closely connected to various disciplines, inc
