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
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Earth science
Understanding Typhoons Made Easy: Causes and Characteristics
Typhoons are among the most powerful weather phenomena created by nature, with an impact felt across the globe. Every year, countless people directly experience their force and the
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,
Psychology
The Psychology of Praise: The Hidden Power That Maximizes Its Effects
Praise is an essential element of human relationships and plays an important role in shaping individual self-esteem and social relationships. Praise means more than simple encourag
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
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
Education
The Future of Innovative Educational Methods in the Student-Centered Era
Modern educational methodology is continually changing and undergoing innovation. From traditional educational methods to the introduction of digital technology, education has deve
Film & media
The Power of Scenes That Run Without a Cut: The Long Take
What effects does a long take, filming one scene at length without editing, create? This article covers what a long take is, Bazin's ideas, realism and tension, examples such as Ro
Earth science
Lightning and Thunder: Electrical Phenomena in Nature
Lightning is one of the most remarkable electrical phenomena produced by nature. The moment lightning flashes is not only visually beautiful but also conceals complex scientific pr
Information technology
The Concept and Applications of 3D Printers
Considered one of the innovations of modern technology, 3D printers are bringing major changes to industries ranging from manufacturing to medicine, education, and art. 3D printers
Tourism studies
Even Seeing Is Learned: The Tourist Gaze
When we travel, are we really free to see as we like? This article explains the tourist gaze described by John Urry, covering its meaning and origins, how media and photography sha
General knowledge
It Always Takes Longer Than Expected: Hofstadter’s Law
Hofstadter’s Law says that it always takes longer than you expect, even when you take the law into account. This piece covers its origin in Gödel, Escher, Bach, its recursive struc