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Journalism & communication

A Custom World Only You See: The Filter Bubble

A filter bubble forms when the personalization algorithms of search engines and social media show us only the information we are likely to like, trapping us in a bubble of content

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Robotics

Machines That Move With Soft Bodies: Soft Robotics

Soft robotics builds robots from flexible materials such as rubber and silicone, taking inspiration from creatures like the octopus and the elephant's trunk. This article covers ho

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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

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Journalism & communication

Put the Conclusion First: The Inverted Pyramid

The inverted pyramid is a way of writing news that puts the conclusion and key facts first and places less important information further back. This piece covers how it is structure

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Business administration

The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Performance

In modern society, a company's success depends heavily on the quality of its leadership. Leadership is an important factor in achieving organizational goals, going beyond simply gi

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Physics

The Secret of Floating Iron Ships: Archimedes' Principle

An object in a fluid is buoyed up by the weight of the fluid it displaces. This piece explains Archimedes’ principle, why buoyancy comes from pressure differences with depth, when

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Social welfare

Everyone's Hour Is Worth the Same: Time Banking

Time banking is a neighborhood service-exchange system in which people earn time credits for the hours they spend helping others and use those credits to get help when they need it