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Psychology
Our thinking is influenced by various factors. Among them, confirmation bias is one of the important factors that significantly shape how we process information and make decisions.
Food & nutrition
Fresh rice turns hard in the fridge, and bread grows crumbly over days—because of starch retrogradation. This article explains gelatinization and retrogradation, the conditions tha
Statistics
In many naturally occurring sets of numbers, smaller leading digits appear far more often: about 30.1% start with 1, and only about 4.6% with 9. This article explains the definitio
General knowledge
Cats are independent and charming animals loved by many people. To gain a deeper understanding of their behavior and characteristics, we need to examine their physiological traits,
Statistics
P-hacking is the practice of analysing data in different ways until a “statistically significant” result appears. We look at what p-values mean, the common ways p-hacking happens,
Earth science
How does the ocean carry heat around the planet? This article covers how temperature and salt drive deep-ocean currents, the route of the global conveyor belt, its effects on clima
Business administration
Herzberg's two-factor theory holds that the factors that create satisfaction at work and the factors that create dissatisfaction are two separate sets. This article covers how he d
Education
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
Chemistry
How can pencil lead and a diamond ring be made of exactly the same carbon? This article explains allotropes: what they are and how they arise, the many faces of carbon, examples fr
Food & nutrition
The Scoville Scale expresses how hot a chili pepper is as a number, the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU). This article explains why spiciness is actually pain, how the scale is measured by
Design
Gradient design is an important design technique that creates visually appealing effects through subtle changes in color and tone. This technique can be used in various fields and
Statistics
After a standout exam or a praised flight, the next result often looks weaker—and after a flop, stronger. Much of that swing is regression toward the mean, not praise or blame. Thi
