Design
We Remember Only About Seven Things: Miller's Law
Miller's Law, drawn from psychologist George A. Miller's 1956 paper “The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two,” describes the limited amount of information people can hold at on
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Chemistry
Why Ice Forms Later: Freezing Point Depression
Freezing point depression is the lowering of a liquid’s freezing temperature when other substances are dissolved in it. We look at why dissolved particles slow ice formation, why t
General knowledge
Post a Wrong Answer and the Right One Arrives: Cunningham’s Law
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
Psychology
Overcoming Confirmation Bias: The Path to Objective Thinking
Our thinking is influenced by various factors. Among them, confirmation bias is one of the important factors that significantly shape how we process information and make decisions.
Film & media
The Power of Editing to Create Emotion: The Kuleshov Effect
The Kuleshov Effect is the phenomenon in which viewers create new meaning and emotion on their own when the same shot is joined to different shots. This article covers the concept
Information technology
The Two Faces of Deepfakes: At the Boundary Between Innovation and Risk
Deepfake technology is a video and audio synthesis technology born out of advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, producing results so sophisticated that the
Film & media
The Art of Mise-en-Scène: Visual Innovation in Film
As a visual medium, the art of film has a unique ability to leave a powerful impression on audiences. At the heart of this ability lies mise-en-scène. Mise-en-scène means more than
Logistics
The Doorstep Is the Hardest Stretch: Last-Mile Delivery
Why is the short trip from a local depot to your front door the costliest and hardest part of logistics? This article covers what last-mile delivery is, why it is so expensive, the
Logistics
Logistics That Covers Many Stops in One Loop: The Milk Run
How did the milk run, in which one truck visits several suppliers in turn, come about? This article explains where the name comes from, how it works, how it is used in production a
Design
Unlocking Design Innovation Through Proportion: The Secret of Visual Balance
Design is a form of visual communication that plays a central role in conveying information and emotion. Proportion is a particularly important element of design, defining the rela
Food & nutrition
Magical Dietary Fiber That Protects Your Health: The Power of Fiber
Dietary fiber is one of the nutrients frequently mentioned in discussions of our everyday diet. However, many people do not fully understand exactly what dietary fiber is or why it
Library & information science
The Rich Get Richer: The Matthew Effect
The Matthew effect is the phenomenon in which a person or work that starts slightly ahead gains more opportunities and recognition thanks to that lead, so the gap widens over time.