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Chemistry
Chemical synthesis is the process of creating new compounds by combining atoms and molecules, and it is an essential technology in modern science and industry. This technology play
Journalism & communication
The Magic Bullet Theory is the view that media messages hit audiences directly, like bullets, and produce the same effect in everyone. We look at the age of propaganda that produce
Robotics
The uncanny valley is the phenomenon in which our affinity for a robot or doll grows as it becomes more humanlike, then suddenly drops into unease when it looks almost, but not qui
Earth science
Upwelling is the process in which cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep rises to fill the gap left when wind pushes surface water away. We look at how it works, where it happens,
Library & information science
This time, we will explore the concepts of primary (1st-order) and secondary (2nd-order) sources, which are commonly discussed in library and information science. These are among t
Logistics
ABC analysis divides inventory into three classes, A, B, and C, by annual usage value and manages each class with a different level of care. Learn how it emerged from Pareto and Ju
Social welfare
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
Library & information science
Books are considered one of the most important tools for spreading and advancing human knowledge. The history of books also provides vivid evidence of how humanity's wisdom and exp
Information technology
Why does adding people to a late software project often make it even later? This article covers the origin of Brooks's Law and the illusion hidden in the man-month, why adding peop
Education
The kindergarten, a school where young children learn through play, was created by the German educator Friedrich Fröbel in 1840. This article covers the first kindergarten, his tea
General knowledge
Cunningham’s Law is the internet adage that the best way to get the right answer online is not to ask a question but to post a wrong answer. This article covers where the law came
Film & media
Why do films and dramas cut from distant shots to close ones? This article explains the main shot types used in video production, namely the long shot, full shot, medium shot, bust
