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General knowledge
Brandolini's Law is the rule of thumb that refuting a false claim takes far more effort than producing it. We look at where the law came from, why rebuttals are so hard, older insi
Chemistry
Why does salted cabbage release its water overnight? This article covers what osmosis is, the three factors that drive it, everyday examples, and reverse osmosis, the technology th
Earth science
Dew consists of tiny water droplets commonly seen in nature, but its formation and roles are highly complex and have important significance. Dew forms when water vapor in the atmos
Economics
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is one of the key indicators in economics, used to measure changes in consumers' cost of living. This indicator plays an important role in various ar
Physics
Pascal’s principle states that pressure applied to a confined fluid at rest is transmitted undiminished throughout the fluid. We look at how it was formulated, how hydraulic device
Business administration
Why is it so hard to switch carriers, airlines, or software even when a cheaper option exists? This piece explains switching costs, the three types identified by Burnham, Frels, an
Information technology
Why does adding people to a late software project often make it even later? This article covers the origin of Brooks's Law and the illusion hidden in the man-month, why adding peop
Film & media
The field of drone photography and filming is attracting increasing attention as modern technology advances. Modern drone technology opens new horizons for photography and video pr
Information technology
Cybersecurity has become an essential part of modern information society, with understanding malicious software (Malware) and responding to it playing a central role. Malware is ha
Psychology
An overview of 12 defense mechanisms from Freud's psychoanalysis, grouped into avoidance, anxiety-relief, and satisfaction types, with a short explanation of each.
Library & information science
Information foraging theory, developed by Peter Pirolli and Stuart Card at Xerox PARC, explains how people search for information the way animals hunt for food. This article covers
Information technology
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
