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Earth science
A caldera is a large, round basin that forms when the ground above an emptied magma chamber collapses. Learn how it differs from a crater, how it forms, famous calderas around the
General knowledge
Safe driving is an essential virtue for every driver and an important responsibility for protecting one's own safety and that of others. With traffic accidents increasing recently,
Psychology
Why do unfinished tasks linger in our minds longer than completed ones? This article explains the Zeigarnik Effect: its origins, how memory and psychological tension work together,
Design
Nielsen’s usability heuristics are ten rules of thumb for judging whether a screen is easy and comfortable to use. This article covers how they came about, the ten principles, ever
Film & media
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
Robotics
The uncanny valley is the phenomenon in which our affinity for a robot or doll grows as it becomes more humanlike, then suddenly drops into unease when it looks almost, but not qui
Food & nutrition
Enzymatic browning is the reaction in which enzymes in fruits and vegetables use oxygen to oxidize phenolic compounds into brown pigments. This piece covers how polyphenol oxidase
Statistics
The base rate fallacy is judging from vivid case details while ignoring how common an event usually is. This piece covers Kahneman and Tversky’s research, the cab problem, everyday
Social welfare
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
Information technology
In modern society, information security and hacking are no longer concerns limited to experts. As the internet and digital technologies advance, we regularly enter the cyber world
General knowledge
Why does a measure stop being a good measure once it becomes a target? This article explains the origin and logic of Goodhart's law, examples such as the cobra effect, and how to u
Film & media
OTT services let you watch video content on all kinds of devices. This article explains the concept of OTT, SVOD, and AVOD, the market share and rankings of major OTT services in K
