General knowledge
Work Expands to Fill the Time: Parkinson's Law
Does work grow when the deadline is generous? This article explains Parkinson's Law, the idea that ‘work expands to fill the time available,’ covering how it came about, why bureau
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Social welfare
Drawing Relationships on a Single Page: The Ecological Map (Eco-map)
An ecological map, or eco-map, is an assessment tool that places a family or person in a central circle and draws their ties to surrounding systems such as work, school, hospitals,
Food & nutrition
Why a Cut Apple Changes Color: Enzymatic Browning
Enzymatic browning is the reaction in which enzymes in fruits and vegetables use oxygen to oxidize phenolic compounds into brown pigments. This piece covers how polyphenol oxidase
Education
Smartness Is Not Just One Thing: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner in 1983, holds that human intelligence is a bundle of relatively independent abilities rather
Logistics
The Task That Holds Half of Warehouse Costs: Order Picking
Order picking is the work of retrieving the items a customer ordered, in the right quantities, from where they are stored. We look at why it can account for up to 55% of warehouse
Design
Design That Shows You What to Do: Affordance
Affordance is the relationship in which an object’s physical and perceptual characteristics suggest what actions a user can take. This article covers its origins, perceived afforda
Journalism & communication
Investigative Reporting: The Power and Challenges of the Press in Uncovering the Truth
Investigative reporting is one of the core roles of modern journalism, playing an important part in illuminating society's darker aspects and uncovering the truth. This material ai
Social welfare
Why Do We Need Community Welfare, and What Are Some Examples in Korea?
What community welfare is, why it matters, its three types (preventive, supportive, and developmental), and five examples of community welfare services from regions across Korea.
Earth science
How Air Pressure Works: Atmospheric Pressure and the Interplay of High and Low Pressure
Air pressure shapes our weather and is something we feel in everyday life. This article covers the basic concept of air pressure, the role and importance of atmospheric pressure, t
Earth science
The Principles of Tides (Low Tide/High Tide) and How to Read Tide Times
Tides, the periodic rise and fall of sea level, are driven mainly by the gravity of the Moon and the Sun. This article covers how tides work, the differences between high and low t
Journalism & communication
The Thoughts That Come After the News: Media Priming
Media priming is the phenomenon in which issues the media highlights become the standards we use to judge people and policies later. From Iyengar and Kinder’s 1987 experiments and
Film & media
Frame Rate: A Decisive Factor in Video Quality
With advances in video production and streaming technology, we can now easily access high-quality video. However, many people still do not clearly understand the important factors