Design
Familiarity Drawn to Look Real: Skeuomorphism
Skeuomorphism is a design approach that keeps the look of old objects on new products so they feel familiar. This piece covers the word’s Greek roots and archaeological origins, ev
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Physics
The Cosmic Secret Hidden in a Siren: The Doppler Effect
Why does an ambulance siren suddenly drop to a lower, drawn-out pitch the moment it passes you? This guide explains the Doppler effect, from its basic concept and working principle
Social welfare
What You Can Do Matters More Than What You Have: The Capability Approach
Two people with the same income can lead very different lives. This article explains the capability approach of Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, from functionings and capabilities
Education
A Diploma Recognized Around the World: The International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an international curriculum and qualification created by a nonprofit education foundation based in Geneva. This article covers how the IB be
Physics
When Light Cannot Escape: Total Internal Reflection
Total internal reflection happens when light traveling from a material with a higher refractive index toward a lower one hits the boundary beyond the critical angle and is reflecte
Library & information science
The Concept and Stages of SQ3R, an Effective Reading Method
This time, I would like to introduce SQ3R, a step-by-step technique for effective reading. SQ3R is a reading method consisting of five stages: surveying, questioning, reading, memo
Psychology
The Illusion That Everyone Is Watching Me: The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever felt that everyone notices only your mistakes? This article explains what the spotlight effect is, the T-shirt experiment, why the illusion arises, everyday examples,
Information technology
Opening the Road to the Future: Innovations and Challenges in Autonomous Driving Technology
Autonomous driving technology is one of the topics attracting considerable attention in modern society. This technology enables vehicles to perceive their surroundings and drive on
Food & nutrition
The Sugar Trap: Smart Dietary Strategies to Protect Your Health
Sugars play an important role in the diet, but excessive intake can cause a variety of health problems. To prevent these problems and maintain optimal health, it is essential to ha
Journalism & communication
Media Ethics and Transparency: The Foundation of Trust
The media plays a central role in modern society and is closely connected to our daily lives. For this reason, the media must uphold high ethical standards when communicating infor
General knowledge
How Glasses and Vision Correction Work: Correcting Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and Astigmatism
The main types of vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, the science of lenses, materials, and coatings, how each problem is corrected, other corre
Information technology
Programming (Coding) Syntax Overview - Commonly Used Syntax
Programming (coding) is a language used to give instructions to a computer, and it requires following specific syntax. To this end, this material will cover various syntax elements