Food & nutrition
When Nuttiness Turns Stale: Rancidity
Rancidity is the process in which the fats in food break down by reacting with oxygen, water, or enzymes, producing unpleasant smells and flavors and lowering quality. We look at i
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Journalism & communication
Put the Conclusion First: The Inverted Pyramid
The inverted pyramid is a way of writing news that puts the conclusion and key facts first and places less important information further back. This piece covers how it is structure
Statistics
Understanding Variables (Independent and Dependent Variables): Core Principles of Research
This article explains the concept and definition of variables in statistics, the difference between independent and dependent variables with examples from various fields, the disti
Design
Texture Design That Maximizes Realism
Texture has become an essential element in contemporary visual design and user experience (UX). Beyond being a visual element, texture brings physical qualities that we can actuall
Statistics
Understanding Deduction and Induction Simply and Easily
Deduction and induction are key concepts in research, but they can feel unfamiliar and confusing at first. This article explains each method in the simplest possible terms with eas
Chemistry
The Reaction That Slowly Eats Away at Iron: Corrosion
Corrosion is the process by which a metal reacts chemically with its surroundings, loses its original properties, and breaks down. This piece covers how iron rusts, what happens wh
Education
A Garden Where Children Grow: The Kindergarten
The kindergarten, a school where young children learn through play, was created by the German educator Friedrich Fröbel in 1840. This article covers the first kindergarten, his tea
General knowledge
Work Expands to Fill the Time: Parkinson's Law
Does work grow when the deadline is generous? This article explains Parkinson's Law, the idea that ‘work expands to fill the time available,’ covering how it came about, why bureau
Social welfare
Welfare That Pays Families to Send Children to School: Conditional Cash Transfers
A conditional cash transfer gives money to poor households only if they meet set conditions, such as keeping children in school or getting regular health checkups. This article cov
Earth science
How Does the Rainy Season Form, What Are Its Characteristics, and What Precautions Should You Take?
The rainy season, which invariably arrives each summer in Korea, affects many people in various ways. It causes inconvenience in daily life and sometimes leads to major disasters.
Journalism & communication
The World Our Screens Have Cultivated: Cultivation Theory
Why does the world feel more dangerous after hours of news and crime dramas? This article explains cultivation theory, which holds that long-term, heavy media exposure gradually sh
Library & information science
KORMARC (Korean Machine-Readable Cataloging) Tag Reference
This time, I would like to write about MARC, which is used in libraries. MARC and cataloging cover such an extensive range of material that I plan to divide the discussion into sev