Tourism studies
Going Before It Disappears: Last Chance Tourism
Last chance tourism is travel to see vanishing landscapes, wildlife, or cultures before they are gone. This piece covers the concept and its origins, why people are drawn to it, we
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Psychology
What Are the Five Basic Human Needs? (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)
Psychologist Abraham Maslow divided basic human needs into five stages. This article introduces his hierarchy of needs, from physiological needs, safety, and belonging and love to
Film & media
A Gaze That Tilts the World: The Dutch Angle
Why does a slightly tilted frame make us uneasy? This article covers what the Dutch angle is, its roots in German Expressionism and the origin of its name, how film and TV have use
Logistics
The Container Revolution in Modern Trade: How a Steel Box Changed the World
Every day, we consume goods that have traveled from all over the world. The coffee beans we brew in the morning, the smartphone in our hand, even the clothes we wear. How have all
Information technology
Strict When Sending, Lenient When Receiving: Postel's Law
How did the early internet keep working despite small differences between implementations? This article covers where Postel's Law (the Robustness Principle) came from, why it matte
Library & information science
Why Are Prolific Authors So Rare? Lotka's Law of Scientific Productivity
Why do a small number of researchers write so many papers? This article covers the inverse square law Lotka identified in 1926, its uses in bibliometrics, and its limits, such as e
Library & information science
Research That Wakes After a Long Sleep: Sleeping Beauties in Science
A “Sleeping Beauty in Science” is a paper that goes almost uncited for years after publication and then suddenly draws a surge of citations. This article covers what the term means
Tourism studies
An Introduction to Tourism Marketing Strategies and Techniques, with Success Stories
As tourism keeps growing worldwide, effective tourism marketing matters more than ever. This article covers the basic concept of tourism marketing, key techniques such as digital,
Physics
The Core of Future Technology: Revolutionary Changes Brought About by Quantum Mechanics
Modern science plays a central role in understanding the various phenomena we encounter in everyday life and developing new technologies based on that understanding. Among its theo
Earth science
Terrain and Climate Change: The Hidden Mechanisms Behind Torrential Rain
Torrential rain is a phenomenon in which a large amount of precipitation falls over a short period. Because it can cause property damage and loss of life, understanding its causes
Food & nutrition
Healthy Diet Planning: Effective Strategies and Practical Tips
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
Robotics
Reducing Error on the Way to the Goal: Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control
How do robot arms and drones stop right at their target? This article covers the history of PID control starting with Minorsky, the roles of the proportional, integral and derivati