Earth science
The Science of Clouds: Reading the Signals in the Sky
Clouds are a familiar sight, yet few people understand how they form, what kinds there are, and what each one tells us. This article explains the principles of cloud formation, the
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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
Journalism & communication
News Staged for the Camera: The Pseudo-Event
A pseudo-event is an event planned and staged so that it will be reported and widely publicized, rather than one that happens on its own. This article covers the concept introduced
Information technology
The Chip That Keeps Doubling: Moore’s Law
Why have computers kept getting smaller, faster, and cheaper for more than half a century? This article explains Moore’s Law: how it began, what it really means, how it changed the
Food & nutrition
Water and Oil as One: Emulsion
An emulsion keeps immiscible liquids together as tiny droplets with the help of emulsifiers. From mayonnaise and milk to butter, this piece walks through O/W and W/O types, Bancrof
Food & nutrition
Lactic Acid Bacteria and a Healthy Daily Life: Keys to Immunity and Gut Health
Gut health and immunity are emerging as important aspects of health in modern life. Because much of our body's immune system begins in the gut, maintaining gut health is essential
Logistics
Incoterms: The Essentials of Risk Transfer and Cost Allocation under Each Term
When dealing with international trade or shopping directly from overseas, you often encounter three-letter English abbreviations such as FOB, CIF, and DDP. These are Incoterms (Int
Library & information science
Organizing All the World's Knowledge with the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
The smartphones we use contain thousands, even tens of thousands, of files and apps. What would happen if photos, documents, and music files were all mixed together on a single scr
Information technology
Core VPN Features and Safe Internet Use
In modern society, the internet has become an essential part of our lives. However, as internet use increases, problems such as personal information leaks and invasions of privacy
Library & information science
Picking Search Results Like Blueberries: Berrypicking
Berrypicking, named by Marcia J. Bates in 1989, is a model of search in which queries and interests evolve and useful information is gathered bit by bit—unlike classical retrieval
Statistics
Failures Stay Invisible: Survivorship Bias
Why do conclusions drawn only from what survived so often mislead us? This article explains survivorship bias: what it is and how it arises, the story of the World War II bombers,
Food & nutrition
A Ticking Time Bomb the Body Cannot Clear: The Dangers of Glycotoxins (AGEs) and How to Combat Them
Today's dining tables are more varied and delicious than ever. Crispy fried chicken, golden-brown grilled pork belly, and bread that is crisp outside and moist inside. But behind t