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Film & media

Movement Traced from Live Action: Rotoscoping

Rotoscoping is a technique in which live-action footage is projected one frame at a time and traced over to create realistic movement. We look at how it was invented, how it works,

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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

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Chemistry

A Solid That Vanishes Without Melting: Sublimation

Sublimation is the process in which a solid turns directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state. This article covers the principle and conditions behind it, everyday

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General knowledge

Seasonal Seafood and Biological Mechanisms

At the seafood counter of a large supermarket or a sashimi restaurant, you can enjoy olive flounder and rockfish all year round. Advances in aquaculture technology and innovations

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Design

Design That Shows You What to Do: Affordance

Affordance is the relationship in which an object’s physical and perceptual characteristics suggest what actions a user can take. This article covers its origins, perceived afforda

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General knowledge

Staying Healthy with Seasonal Fruits Throughout the Year

Seasonal fruits are rich in the nutrients unique to each season. This article introduces the fruits recommended for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, along with their characteris