Physics
Faster Flow, Lower Pressure: Bernoulli’s Principle
Bernoulli’s principle says that within a single flow, a fluid’s pressure drops where it speeds up and rises where it slows down. This piece covers how the principle came about, the
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Social welfare
Money for Everyone, No Strings Attached: Universal Basic Income
What if everyone received the same money every month, no questions asked? This article covers the origins of basic income from More and Paine, its five defining features, experimen
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
Education
Educating Children Successfully: The Role and Methods of Education at Home
In modern society, educating children is one of parents' greatest concerns. Although school education plays an important role, education at home is essential for children's holisti
Economics
The Higher the Price, the More People Buy: The Giffen Good
A Giffen good is a good whose quantity demanded rises when its price rises and falls when its price falls, going against the law of demand. We look at where the name came from, why
Statistics
Key Strategies for Data Analysis Using Descriptive Statistics
Data analysis plays an essential role in business and research. Insights gained through data analysis play an important role in optimizing decision-making, improving performance, a
General knowledge
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Functions and Traits Compared (Left-Brained and Right-Brained People)
What does it mean to be “left-brained” or “right-brained”? This article explains how the two hemispheres divide their roles, explains their cooperation, and discusses the limits of
Statistics
Counting the Whole from a Few Serial Numbers: The German Tank Problem
The German tank problem asks how to estimate the total number of sequentially numbered items from the serial numbers of just a few. We look at how the Allies used captured tank ser
Information technology
Start Small to Run Big: Gall's Law
Gall's Law says that a complex system that works has always evolved from a simple system that worked. We look at where it came from, what its three sentences mean, real examples, a
Statistics
When Chance Adds Up to Order: The Law of Large Numbers
Why does the share of heads get closer to half the more times you toss a coin? This article explains the meaning and principle of the law of large numbers, its history beginning wi
Earth science
The Formation and Roles of Dew and the Principles of Change in Nature
Dew consists of tiny water droplets commonly seen in nature, but its formation and roles are highly complex and have important significance. Dew forms when water vapor in the atmos
Logistics
Balancing Ordering and Holding Costs: The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), presented by Ford W. Harris in 1913, is the order size that minimizes the sum of fixed ordering costs and inventory holding costs when demand is