Robotics
Machines That Move With Soft Bodies: Soft Robotics
Soft robotics builds robots from flexible materials such as rubber and silicone, taking inspiration from creatures like the octopus and the elephant's trunk. This article covers ho
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Business administration
Why No Complaints Doesn't Mean Motivation: Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
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
Chemistry
Neither Liquid nor Gas: Supercritical Fluid
A supercritical fluid is a substance pushed past its critical point, where the line between liquid and gas disappears. This article explains what the critical point means, the flui
Library & information science
One Number for Papers and Citations: The h-index
The h-index folds the number of papers and the number of citations into a single figure. This article covers how to calculate it, what it measures and its strengths, its limits acr
Food & nutrition
How Are Food Calories Determined? The Atwater General Factor System
The Atwater general factor system estimates a food’s energy by multiplying each nutrient by a fixed value, such as 4kcal per gram for carbohydrate and protein and 9kcal per gram fo
Economics
Saving More, Using More: The Jevons Paradox
The Jevons paradox is the phenomenon in which improving the efficiency of resource use ends up increasing total consumption. This piece covers its origins in Jevons’s The Coal Ques
Food & nutrition
Caffeine’s Benefits and Side Effects: What Is Its Stimulating Effect?
Caffeine is one of the most commonly consumed stimulants in modern society and is found in various foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, and chocolate. Many people start thei
Tourism studies
The Appeal of the World's Tourist Destinations and Innovation Strategies
In modern society, tourism has a tremendous impact on national economies and has established itself as an important means of promoting international cultural exchange. Tourist dest
Physics
A Particle That Outruns Light in Water: Cherenkov Radiation
Cherenkov radiation is the cone of light given off when a charged particle moves through a material such as water or glass faster than light travels in that material. Learn how it
Economics
Changes in the Benchmark Interest Rate: The Hidden Balance Between the Economy and Prices
The benchmark interest rate plays a very important role in the South Korean economy. It is the interest rate set by the Bank of Korea and applied when commercial banks borrow funds
Physics
String Theory: New Physics Exploring the Foundations of the Universe
The universe is a place with a structure so vast and complex that it surpasses our perception and imagination. Various theories have emerged to unravel the secrets hidden within it
Food & nutrition
Vitamin Types, Functions, and Healthy Intake Methods
Vitamins are essential nutrients for maintaining our health and normal bodily functions. They come in various forms, have different functions, and play important roles in many phys