General knowledge
A Miracle Comes Once a Month: Littlewood’s Law
Littlewood’s Law is the rule of thumb that an event as rare as one in a million happens to an ordinary person about once a month. This article explains its origins with J. E. Littl
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Chemistry
Innovation and New Possibilities in Analytical Chemistry Technology
Analytical chemistry is a branch of chemistry that scientifically analyzes the composition, structure, and chemical properties of substances. This discipline plays a very important
Social welfare
The Four Faces of “Need”: Bradshaw’s Taxonomy of Social Need
When we say someone has a “need,” we can mean four different things. This article walks through Bradshaw’s Taxonomy of Social Need: normative, felt, expressed and comparative need,
Film & media
The Camera That Circles Frozen Time: Bullet Time
Bullet time is a visual effect in which time seems to slow down or stop while the camera keeps moving around the scene at normal speed. This article explains how it differs from sl
Statistics
Understanding Variables (Independent and Dependent Variables): Core Principles of Research
This article explains the concept and definition of variables in statistics, the difference between independent and dependent variables with examples from various fields, the disti
Economics
The Power and Limits of Quantitative Easing: Its Dual Role in Economic Stabilization
Economic stabilization focuses on maintaining a sustainable growth path for a national economy while minimizing economic volatility. Quantitative easing (QE, Quantitative Easing) i
Food & nutrition
What Causes Food Allergies, What Are the Symptoms, and How Can They Be Managed?
Food allergies are among the health problems many people face, occurring when the body's immune system overreacts to the consumption of certain foods. Allergic reactions can be mil
Design
The Familiar Is Easy: Jakob's Law of Internet User Experience
Why do sites we use for the first time still feel easy? This article explains the origin of Jakob's law as stated by Jakob Nielsen, the principles of mental models and conventions,
Business administration
The Hidden Price of Changing: Switching Costs
Why is it so hard to switch carriers, airlines, or software even when a cheaper option exists? This piece explains switching costs, the three types identified by Burnham, Frels, an
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
Tourism studies
It Starts and Ends at Home: Leiper’s Tourism System
Leiper’s Tourism System views tourism as one connected system of tourists, the region they leave, the route they travel, the destination they stay in, and the tourism industry. Lea
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