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Education

The Belief That Ability Can Grow: Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and talent can grow through effort, good strategies and help from others. We look at how it differs from a fixed mindset, the prais

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Library & information science

The Rich Get Richer: The Matthew Effect

The Matthew effect is the phenomenon in which a person or work that starts slightly ahead gains more opportunities and recognition thanks to that lead, so the gap widens over time.

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Earth science

Lightning and Thunder: Electrical Phenomena in Nature

Lightning is one of the most remarkable electrical phenomena produced by nature. The moment lightning flashes is not only visually beautiful but also conceals complex scientific pr

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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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Design

The Odd One Out Stays in Memory: The Von Restorff Effect

The Von Restorff Effect is the principle that among similar items, the one that differs is remembered best. This piece covers Hedwig von Restorff’s 1933 experiment, four contrast d