Chemistry
Water That Doesn't Freeze When It Should: Supercooling
Why does water sometimes stay liquid below freezing? This article explains what supercooling is and how it works, everyday examples such as clouds, freezing rain, and hand warmers,
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Economics
Winning but Losing: The Winner’s Curse
The winner’s curse is when the person who most overestimates an item’s uncertain value wins the auction and overpays. This piece covers its origin in Capen, Clapp and Campbell’s 19
Information technology
When Clocks Jump Back to 1901: The Year 2038 Problem
What is the Year 2038 problem? It is the glitch in which computers that store Unix time in 32 bits mistake moments after January 19, 2038, for 1901. This article covers how it work
Chemistry
Chemistry’s Bundle for Counting Atoms: Avogadro’s Number
Avogadro’s number is the number of particles in one mole of a substance, about 6.02 × 10²³. This piece explains what it means, ways to grasp its size, how Avogadro, Cannizzaro, Los
Psychology
Gaslighting: Frightening Psychological Warfare That Manipulates Another Person's Mind
Have you ever heard things like "Aren't you being too sensitive?", "I'm saying all this for your own good, so why are you acting like that?", or "When did I ever do that? You must
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
Logistics
The Way Back Is Logistics Too: Reverse Logistics
Returns, recalls, reusable crates, and recycling all flow in the opposite direction from ordinary shipping. This piece explains what reverse logistics covers, the collection–inspec
Chemistry
Twin Atoms with Different Weights: Isotopes
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that differ in weight because they have different numbers of neutrons. We look at atomic structure, stable and radioactive isotopes, how carb
Earth science
The Westerlies: What They Are and How They Affect Korea
The westerlies are strong winds that blow from west to east across the Earth's mid-latitudes and have a major influence on climate and weather. This article covers how the westerli
General knowledge
How to Write a Report (Assignment): A Guide for College Life
Writing reports is a big part of college life, but it can be hard for first-year students. This guide covers report structure, research, the cover page and table of contents, and h
Economics
Same Product, Different Price: Price Discrimination
Price discrimination is the strategy of selling the same product or service at different prices to different groups of consumers. This article covers the concept, the first-, secon
Physics
The Secret of Floating Iron Ships: Archimedes' Principle
An object in a fluid is buoyed up by the weight of the fluid it displaces. This piece explains Archimedes’ principle, why buoyancy comes from pressure differences with depth, when