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Chemistry

Neither Liquid nor Gas: Supercritical Fluid

A supercritical fluid is a substance pushed past its critical point, where the line between liquid and gas disappears. This article explains what the critical point means, the flui

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Information technology

Just Keep the Key Secret: Kerckhoffs's Principle

Kerckhoffs's Principle holds that a cryptographic system should stay secure even if everything except the key is known. This piece covers Auguste Kerckhoffs's 1883 “La Cryptographi

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Education

Flipped Learning: The Classroom Belongs to the Students!

In traditional education, we always see the same scene. The teacher explains diligently at the blackboard, while students sit at their desks, busy taking notes. When class ends, th

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Information technology

The Concept and Applications of 3D Printers

Considered one of the innovations of modern technology, 3D printers are bringing major changes to industries ranging from manufacturing to medicine, education, and art. 3D printers

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General knowledge

A Preview of Major Accidents: Heinrich’s Law

Major accidents rarely happen “suddenly”; they are usually preceded by many small warning signs. This article explains Heinrich’s Law (the 1:29:300 rule), its domino theory, later