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
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Earth science
Drought: What Are Its Causes and Impacts, Cases in South Korea, and Response Measures?
Drought is one of the natural disasters with the most severe and widespread impacts, causing a variety of environmental, economic, and social problems. Climate change and populatio
General knowledge
Refuting Takes Ten Times the Effort: Brandolini's Law
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
Earth science
When Glaciers Melt, the Land Rises: Isostasy
Isostasy is the idea that the crust floats on the denser mantle and balances at a height set by its thickness and density. This piece covers how the theory arose, the Airy and Prat
Information technology
Even If It’s Not in the Docs, Someone Depends on It: Hyrum’s Law
Hyrum’s Law says that with enough users of an interface, every observable behavior will be depended on, regardless of what the documentation promises. This piece covers Hyrum Wrigh
Business administration
The PDCA Cycle for Achieving Goals
This time, I would like to prepare material on the PDCA cycle for achieving goals and improving organizations. PDCA (plan–do–check–act) is a method for managing production, quality
Film & media
Effective Broadcast Scheduling Strategies and Optimization Approaches
South Korea's broadcasting industry is changing rapidly and developing steadily. Amid these changes, broadcast scheduling plays an important role in attracting and retaining viewer
Information technology
The Bug That Vanishes When You Look: The Heisenbug
A Heisenbug is a software bug that disappears or changes its behavior when you try to investigate it. This article covers where the name came from, why such bugs hide, related bug
Journalism & communication
The Illusion That Only Others Are Swayed: The Third-Person Effect
Why do we feel that we are fine and only other people are swayed by the media? This article explains the third-person effect and Davison's classic hypothesis, self-enhancement and
Food & nutrition
20 Superfoods That Protect Your Body
In modern society, health has become our most important asset, and various ways to maintain and improve personal health are therefore attracting attention. In particular, superfood
Education
Educating Children Successfully: The Role and Methods of Education at Home
In modern society, educating children is one of parents' greatest concerns. Although school education plays an important role, education at home is essential for children's holisti
General knowledge
The Older It Is, the Longer It Lasts: The Lindy Effect
Why do things that have already lasted a long time tend to last even longer? This article explains where the name Lindy Effect came from, what kinds of things it applies to, how to