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The World of Cat Language and Behavior
Cats are independent and charming animals loved by many people. To gain a deeper understanding of their behavior and characteristics, we need to examine their physiological traits,
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Design
If It Looks Good, It Feels Easy: The Aesthetic-Usability Effect
Why do people assume a prettier app is easier to use before they try it? This piece explains the aesthetic-usability effect through Kurosu and Kashimura’s 1995 ATM study, Tractinsk
Earth science
Understanding and Analyzing Earthquakes: How Can We Prepare?
Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and destructive natural disasters. Originating within the Earth, earthquakes have caused immense loss of life and property throughout h
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
Earth science
When Compasses Pointed South: Geomagnetic Reversal
A geomagnetic reversal is when Earth’s magnetic north and south poles swap places. This piece covers how Earth’s magnetic field is made, how scientists found traces of past reversa
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
General knowledge
When Arguments Drag On, Hitler Shows Up: Godwin’s Law
Godwin’s Law is the internet adage that the longer an online discussion grows, the closer the probability of someone comparing others to Nazis or Hitler gets to 1. This article cov
Earth science
Less Rain Beyond the Mountains: The Rain Shadow Effect
Why is one side of a mountain range lush and the other dry? Moist air rises up the windward slope and drops its rain, then sinks, warms, and dries on the leeward side. This piece c
Design
The Bigger the Target, the Faster You Reach It: Fitts's Law
You have probably tried to tap a small close button on your phone screen and ended up tapping an unintended ad. By contrast, the large payment button at the bottom of the screen is
Earth science
Climate Change and the Effects of Humidity: Challenges for Humans and Ecosystems
The relationship between climate change and humidity is an important research topic in modern environmental science. It is essential to gain a thorough understanding of how climate
Tourism studies
The Urge to Leave and the Place That Calls: Push-Pull Theory
Why do people travel, and why do they choose a particular place? This article explains the origins of push-pull theory, push factors as travel motives, pull factors as destination
Design
Texture Design That Maximizes Realism
Texture has become an essential element in contemporary visual design and user experience (UX). Beyond being a visual element, texture brings physical qualities that we can actuall