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Psychology
The Stroop Effect is the phenomenon in which naming the ink color of a word slows down and errors increase when the word's meaning and its color do not match. We look at the 1935 e
Earth science
In recent years, fine particulate matter has emerged as a major problem threatening the environment and human health. It is frequently found all around us, and its adverse effects
Psychology
Hindsight bias is the mental habit of believing, after something has happened, that we could have predicted the outcome from the start. We look at the experiments that first confir
Physics
An eddy current is a swirling electric current induced inside a conductor such as metal by a changing magnetic field. This article covers how eddy currents arise, Lenz's law, why t
General knowledge
Seasonal fruits are rich in the nutrients unique to each season. This article introduces the fruits recommended for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, along with their characteris
Economics
Some goods sell better the more their prices rise. This article explains the Veblen effect, in which the desire to show off drives up demand, covering its meaning and origins, how
Food & nutrition
Why doesn't honey spoil easily even though it contains water? This article explains water activity, a measure of the free water in food, and how it is measured, the limits below wh
Economics
The paradox of thrift is the idea that saving, a virtue for an individual, can harm the economy as a whole when everyone does it at once. This article covers how the paradox works,
Tourism studies
Why do our travel wishes change as we travel more? This guide explains Philip Pearce's Travel Career Ladder, its five levels of motivation, how travelers move up and down the ladde
Physics
Why does a swing go higher and higher when you push it in rhythm? This article explains what resonance and natural frequency mean, how the swaying grows, its uses in musical instru
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
Psychology
Liking refers to the emotional experience of feeling fond of another person. It means developing a liking for someone in everyday life, and this liking can have a significant influ
