Physics
Proof That the Earth Turns: The Foucault Pendulum
The Foucault Pendulum is a device that shows the Earth's rotation with your own eyes: a heavy bob on a very long wire whose plane of swing slowly turns relative to the ground. We l
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General knowledge
The World of Cat Language and Behavior
Cats are independent and charming animals loved by many people. To gain a deeper understanding of their behavior and characteristics, we need to examine their physiological traits,
Chemistry
Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Bonds: The Core Principles of Chemical Bonding
Chemical bonds form through the interaction of atoms and electrons and determine the properties of matter. Explore the basic principles of chemical bonding and how ionic, covalent,
Business administration
Why No Complaints Doesn't Mean Motivation: Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Herzberg's two-factor theory holds that the factors that create satisfaction at work and the factors that create dissatisfaction are two separate sets. This article covers how he d
Information technology
Economic Innovation and Sustainability in South Korea's Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) is among the world's recognized advanced technologies, exerting a major influence on the global economy and society. S
Film & media
The Magic of Creating Cinematic Reality: Montage
How are the emotions and immersion we experience when watching films or video content created? They may come from an actor shedding tears on screen or from majestic music. Yet the
Film & media
Movement Traced from Live Action: Rotoscoping
Rotoscoping is a technique in which live-action footage is projected one frame at a time and traced over to create realistic movement. We look at how it was invented, how it works,
Journalism & communication
The Thoughts That Come After the News: Media Priming
Media priming is the phenomenon in which issues the media highlights become the standards we use to judge people and policies later. From Iyengar and Kinder’s 1987 experiments and
Education
The Importance of Lifelong Learning and Methods for Self-Directed Learning
Lifelong learning plays an important role in continuous personal development and adaptation to personal and societal changes. It enables individuals to acquire new knowledge and sk
General knowledge
A Miracle Comes Once a Month: Littlewood’s Law
Littlewood’s Law is the rule of thumb that an event as rare as one in a million happens to an ordinary person about once a month. This article explains its origins with J. E. Littl
Earth science
When Volcanoes Block the Sun: Volcanic Winter
A volcanic winter is a drop in global temperatures lasting several years after a huge, sulfur-rich eruption spreads tiny sulfuric acid droplets through the stratosphere and blocks
Design
If It Looks Good, It Feels Easy: The Aesthetic-Usability Effect
Why do people assume a prettier app is easier to use before they try it? This piece explains the aesthetic-usability effect through Kurosu and Kashimura’s 1995 ATM study, Tractinsk