Physics
New Interpretations of Dark Energy and Cosmic Expansion
The universe is so vast that its limits are impossible to fathom, and countless mysteries lie hidden within it. Humanity has pursued research tirelessly over a long period to uncov
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Physics
The Real Reason the Sky Is Blue: Rayleigh Scattering
Rayleigh scattering, worked out by Lord Rayleigh in 1871, is the scattering of light by particles much smaller than its wavelength, such as air molecules, and it is far stronger fo
Chemistry
A Solid That Dissolves in the Water in the Air: Deliquescence
Deliquescence is when a solid absorbs moisture from the air and then dissolves in the water it has absorbed. Learn how it differs from hygroscopy, the humidity at which solids begi
Earth science
How Does the Rainy Season Form, What Are Its Characteristics, and What Precautions Should You Take?
The rainy season, which invariably arrives each summer in Korea, affects many people in various ways. It causes inconvenience in daily life and sometimes leads to major disasters.
Library & information science
Types of Contracts for Library Acquisitions and Their Advantages and Disadvantages
This time, I would like to put together information on the types of contracts that library staff should know about when purchasing books from suppliers. This material also concerns
Food & nutrition
What Are the Functions of Carbohydrates, and How Do They Affect Weight Loss?
Carbohydrates are one of the indispensable nutrients in our daily diet and are a major source of energy. Carbohydrates are divided into simple and complex carbohydrates, each of wh
Information technology
Why You Need to Understand Algorithms and How to Analyze Them
Algorithms are one of the core concepts in computer science. An algorithm refers to a precise procedure or method of computation for solving a problem. Understanding and analyzing
Library & information science
Research Cited Together Is Close: Co-citation Analysis
Co-citation analysis judges two documents to be closer in subject the more often other documents cite them together. Learn how it emerged, how co-citation strength is counted, how
Economics
The Richer You Are, the Smaller Your Food Share: Engel's Law
Engel's law is the empirical rule that as income rises, the share of total spending that goes to food steadily falls. This piece covers the basic concept, the Engel coefficient and
Design
The Secrets to Packaging Design That Makes Brands Shine
Packaging design is an important factor that determines a product's first impression and directly influences consumers' purchasing decisions. Today's consumers consider more than a
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
Library & information science
Principles and Criteria for Public Library Budget Preparation
This time, I would like to put together material on budgets in public libraries. Public library budget preparation is the process of developing, analyzing, and finalizing plans for