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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Tourism studies
Who Finds a Destination First? Plog’s Psychographic Model
Plog’s Psychographic Model places travelers on a spectrum from adventurous allocentrics to familiarity-seeking psychocentrics and links them to the rise and fall of destinations. T
Physics
The Uncertainty Principle: New Possibilities for Innovation
Quantum mechanics is a theoretical framework that plays an important role in understanding the fundamental properties of matter and energy. Among its principles, the uncertainty pr
Design
Planning and Analysis Methods for UI / UX Design
Modern digital products and services place importance on user experience and satisfaction, and the importance of UI(User Interface) and UX(User Experience) design is emphasized as
Education
The Power to Use What You Learned Somewhere New: Transfer of Learning
Transfer of learning is the way earlier knowledge or skills affect learning and problem solving in new situations. This piece covers the concept and its origins, the main types of
General knowledge
It Always Takes Longer Than Expected: Hofstadter’s Law
Hofstadter’s Law says that it always takes longer than you expect, even when you take the law into account. This piece covers its origin in Gödel, Escher, Bach, its recursive struc
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
Film & media
The Camera That Circles Frozen Time: Bullet Time
Bullet time is a visual effect in which time seems to slow down or stop while the camera keeps moving around the scene at normal speed. This article explains how it differs from sl
Chemistry
Innovative Methods and Broad Applications of Chemical Synthesis
Chemical synthesis is the process of creating new compounds by combining atoms and molecules, and it is an essential technology in modern science and industry. This technology play
Tourism studies
When Your Dream City Disappoints: Paris Syndrome
Paris syndrome is the severe confusion some travelers feel when a long-dreamed-of destination falls short of their expectations. We look at how the name came about, its main sympto
Information technology
A Comprehensive Guide to CSS Properties for Website Styling
This time, I would like to put together material on CSS, a language essential for styling websites. This material will provide an overview of the CSS properties needed for web deve
Robotics
The Secret to Walking Without Falling: The Zero Moment Point
The Zero Moment Point (ZMP) is the point under the feet where ground forces create no tipping moment, long used to judge whether a biped robot will fall. This piece covers the supp