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Journalism & communication

Whom Does the Press Serve? The Four Theories of the Press

Four Theories of the Press (1956) sorted the world's press into authoritarian, libertarian, social responsibility, and Soviet communist theories. This article covers what each beli

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Chemistry

Water Moving Across a Single Membrane: Osmosis

Why does salted cabbage release its water overnight? This article covers what osmosis is, the three factors that drive it, everyday examples, and reverse osmosis, the technology th

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Film & media

Remaking Even a Single Footstep: Foley

Foley is the craft of recording everyday sounds such as footsteps, rustling clothes, and closing doors in post-production to match the picture. This piece covers its roots in 1920s

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Psychology

Mirror of the Mind: The Psychology of Empathy

Empathy is an essential element in forming and maintaining relationships with others. Empathy goes beyond simple understanding: it is the ability to share another person's emotions

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Earth science

Why Cities Run Hotter: The Urban Heat Island

An urban heat island is when a city runs warmer than the countryside around it. This piece covers Luke Howard’s early records in London, why pavement and buildings trap heat, how t

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Information technology

The Concept and Applications of 3D Printers

Considered one of the innovations of modern technology, 3D printers are bringing major changes to industries ranging from manufacturing to medicine, education, and art. 3D printers

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Physics

Light That Knocks Out Electrons: The Photoelectric Effect

The photoelectric effect is the phenomenon in which electrons at the surface of a material such as a metal or semiconductor absorb energy from incident light and escape. This artic

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Design

White Space in Design: Creative Ways to Use Space

In design, 'white space' is often readily regarded as a simple background or empty space. In reality, however, white space (margins) is an important element that brings out creativ

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Business administration

The Shift Toward Marketing 4C and Its Stages

This time, I would like to put together material on marketing 4C, a marketing concept in business administration. The existing marketing mix, known as 4P, had the traditional 4 sta