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Chemistry
Liposomes are artificial vesicles with a bilayer structure similar to biological membranes and have potential for a wide range of biological applications. These vesicles are attrac
Tourism studies
Today, the tourism industry means more than simply visiting attractions and taking photographs. The tourism industry is constantly changing worldwide, and themed travel in particul
Education
Dual Coding Theory holds that the mind has separate verbal and nonverbal systems, and that linking words with pictures helps us understand better and remember longer. This piece co
Education
Pygmalion, a sculptor in Greek mythology, sincerely loved “Galatea,” the beautiful ivory statue of a goddess that he had carved. He tenderly cared for the statue and longed for it
Social welfare
Social exclusion is emerging as an important issue in modern society. Social exclusion refers to a situation in which particular groups or individuals are unable to participate in
Psychology
As many people face stress and uncertainty in modern society, the importance of mental health is being emphasized more than ever. In particular, resilience plays an important role
Earth science
Torrential rain is a phenomenon in which a large amount of precipitation falls over a short period. Because it can cause property damage and loss of life, understanding its causes
Earth science
Radiometric dating calculates how old a rock or artifact is by comparing a radioactive isotope with the material it decays into. This article covers how half-life works, how differ
General knowledge
Godwin’s Law is the internet adage that the longer an online discussion grows, the closer the probability of someone comparing others to Nazis or Hitler gets to 1. This article cov
Economics
Engel's law is the empirical rule that as income rises, the share of total spending that goes to food steadily falls. This piece covers the basic concept, the Engel coefficient and
Robotics
Teleoperation lets a person control a distant machine directly, sending their hands and eyes where people cannot safely go. This article covers its origins in 1940s–50s nuclear lab
General knowledge
Amara's Law says we tend to overestimate the effect of a new technology in the short run and underestimate it in the long run. This article covers where the saying came from, why t
