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Journalism & communication

The New Era of Communication Reshaped by Social Media

With the digital revolution, the way information circulates is changing faster than ever, and social media lies at the center of these changes. Today, social media has a profound i

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Information technology

When Clocks Jump Back to 1901: The Year 2038 Problem

What is the Year 2038 problem? It is the glitch in which computers that store Unix time in 32 bits mistake moments after January 19, 2038, for 1901. This article covers how it work

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Business administration

The More of Us, the Less Each Tries: The Ringelmann Effect

Why does each person pull less hard when more people join in? This article covers Ringelmann's rope experiments, the two causes of lost performance, everyday and workplace examples

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Chemistry

Light That Blooms Without a Flame: Chemiluminescence

Chemiluminescence is the phenomenon in which energy released by a chemical reaction comes out as light instead of heat. This piece covers how excited molecules produce this ‘cold l

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Social welfare

The Power to Take Charge of Your Life: Empowerment

Empowerment is the process by which individuals and groups build the power to take part in and control the decisions that affect their lives. This guide explains its origins and co