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Physics

The Endless Jiggle: Brownian Motion

Why do tiny particles in water never stop jiggling? This article explains Brownian motion, first observed by Robert Brown, the principle Einstein uncovered behind it, Perrin's expe

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Library & information science

The Rich Get Richer: The Matthew Effect

The Matthew effect is the phenomenon in which a person or work that starts slightly ahead gains more opportunities and recognition thanks to that lead, so the gap widens over time.

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Physics

The Real Reason the Sky Is Blue: Rayleigh Scattering

Rayleigh scattering, worked out by Lord Rayleigh in 1871, is the scattering of light by particles much smaller than its wavelength, such as air molecules, and it is far stronger fo

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Tourism studies

A Journey into the Places on Screen: Film-Induced Tourism

Film-induced tourism is travel to the filming locations of movies and dramas, or to studios and theme parks based on screen works. This article covers why it happens, famous exampl

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Statistics

An Easy Guide to Understanding Reliability and Validity

Reliability and validity always come up when studying surveys in statistics, marketing, or opinion polling. This guide uses two illustrated examples, shooting and makeup, to make t