Food & nutrition
Water and Oil as One: Emulsion
An emulsion keeps immiscible liquids together as tiny droplets with the help of emulsifiers. From mayonnaise and milk to butter, this piece walks through O/W and W/O types, Bancrof
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Food & nutrition
An emulsion keeps immiscible liquids together as tiny droplets with the help of emulsifiers. From mayonnaise and milk to butter, this piece walks through O/W and W/O types, Bancrof
Food & nutrition
Efficient meal planning is an important factor in maintaining health and improving physical fitness. In modern society, putting together a balanced diet amid busy schedules and cou
Earth science
Upwelling is the process in which cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep rises to fill the gap left when wind pushes surface water away. We look at how it works, where it happens,
Robotics
Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics are a set of prioritized rules: a robot must not harm humans, must obey human orders, and must protect itself. We look at how the laws were born, wh
Journalism & communication
What does the press actually do for society? This article explains the main functions of the press, from providing information, acting as a watchdog, and shaping public opinion to
Statistics
The base rate fallacy is judging from vivid case details while ignoring how common an event usually is. This piece covers Kahneman and Tversky’s research, the cab problem, everyday
Statistics
The Monty Hall problem is a classic conditional-probability puzzle about how to update the odds when new information arrives. This piece covers the host’s rules, why switching wins
Economics
Some goods sell better the more their prices rise. This article explains the Veblen effect, in which the desire to show off drives up demand, covering its meaning and origins, how
Business administration
A step-by-step look at the marketing strategies used by companies and organizations: 3C analysis of the environment, SWOT analysis, the STP strategy, and the 4Ps of the marketing m
Film & media
Why does a film stay gripping even when we never learn what is in the briefcase everyone is chasing? This article explains the MacGuffin, a story device that is vital to the charac
Psychology
Rapid technological advances and dramatic social changes in modern society are presenting many people with new challenges and considerable stress. These changes affect not only wor
Chemistry
Chemical catalysts are essential substances for accelerating chemical reactions or optimizing reaction conditions. Catalysts can maximize reaction efficiency without being consumed