Physics
The Secret of Walking on Water: Surface Tension
Why can a full glass of water bulge above the rim without spilling, and how do water striders walk on ponds? This article explains how surface tension arises, why water's is unusua
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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.
Information technology
Strict When Sending, Lenient When Receiving: Postel's Law
How did the early internet keep working despite small differences between implementations? This article covers where Postel's Law (the Robustness Principle) came from, why it matte
Logistics
A Warehouse Where Machines Fetch the Goods: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
An automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) is equipment in which machines, directed by a computer, store goods in assigned locations and retrieve them when needed. This arti
Journalism & communication
The Role and Influence of Mass Media Amid Changes in Media Consumption
Mass media play a central role in conveying information and shaping public opinion in modern society. Beyond simply serving as a means of conveying information, they have become an
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
Economics
Bond Investing: Strategies to Maximize Returns amid Interest Rate Changes
Global and domestic bond markets have undergone many changes recently. A bond is a financial product that serves as a form of IOU issued by governments, companies, financial instit
Tourism studies
Tourism That Swallows Cities: The Structure of Overtourism and Its Solutions
What if, out of nowhere, hundreds of visitors from elsewhere began coming to the alley outside your home every day to take selfies, shouting and singing loudly until late at night,
Design
Typography Design Elements and Considerations
This time, I would like to write about typography design, which requires consideration of how to make lettering beautiful while also conveying its content effectively. We will look
Social welfare
The Core of Family Welfare and Future Directions
Family welfare is regarded as an important element that forms the foundation of every society. It plays an important role in improving individuals' quality of life, ensuring social
Social welfare
A Life Outside the Market: Decommodification
Can you still protect your livelihood when illness or job loss keeps you from working? This article explains decommodification as defined by Gøsta Esping-Andersen, the criteria use
Physics
Exploring Dark Matter: In Search of the Universe's Hidden Secrets
The universe remains full of mysteries, and dark matter is among its greatest enigmas. Although invisible, dark matter is estimated to make up approximately 27% of the universe, an