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What is the impact of concrete in buildings on our lives that we see every day but don’t realize?

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Concrete is an integral part of our everyday lives, responsible for the safety, durability, and aesthetics of buildings. It resists corrosion, maintains its performance in a variety of climates and environments, and plays an important role in improving our quality of life.   Think about a typical day in your life. You wake up at home, wash your face, eat breakfast, and head to your workplace...

Why do everyday objects appear to be stationary, but the position and momentum of an electron cannot be known simultaneously?

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In everyday life, objects appear to be stationary, but in the microscopic world, we can’t accurately measure the position and momentum of an electron at the same time. This is because, according to Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, the smaller the particle, the greater the disturbing effect of light on the observation. This principle is an important foundation of quantum mechanics...

Why can altruistic behavior lead to greater long-term gains despite short-term losses?

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People often think of altruistic behavior as a detriment, but in relationships where people interact repeatedly, trust and cooperation can be built, leading to greater long-term benefits.   A high school class has been assigned one of the resource center printers to print on, so each class decides to share the cost of A4 printing paper for the resource center. But at the beginning of a class...

Why is it that we take for granted the convenience that refrigerators provide us on a daily basis and have a hard time finding another place to cool down when they break down?

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Refrigerators work on complex scientific principles and rely on devices like compressors, condensers, capillaries, and evaporators to maintain the temperature inside. We take them for granted, but when they break down, we realize that we have no alternative, and we realize how important they are.   It may seem like a simple matter of moving the food to another location where the temperature...

Why do you need to know about the Maillard reaction, the browning and deepening of flavors when cooking meat or bread?

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With the growing popularity of cooking shows, the Maillard reaction, the process by which food ingredients turn golden and deepen in flavor due to heat, has gained a lot of attention. This reaction is a chemical change that occurs when proteins and sugars react with heat, giving food a richer flavor and color. Understanding the Maillard reaction can lead to tastier and more creative dishes, and...

How can we raise awareness and accelerate the development of a cure for the physical pain and social isolation suffered by people with Tourette’s?

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This article tells the birthday story of Magali Gonzalez Sierra, a 15-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder, to explain the causes, symptoms, and challenges faced by people with the disease, as well as current research trends, and to highlight the need to find a cure.   On January 16, 2016, a 15-year-old Colombian girl named Magali Gonzalez Sierra celebrated a very special birthday: her...

Electrical Engineering and Bio Convergence Drive Medical Innovation: Is Biomedical Engineering the Key to Future Medical Technology?

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Today, electrical engineering is converging with various fields beyond just power and circuits, and biomedical engineering (BME), which is converging with bio, is gaining attention. BME is becoming a core discipline that drives innovation in medical technology, and many advances are expected in the future.   Today, we are living in an era of rapid technological change. There are many fields...

Was the American Revolutionary War the result of the failure of European powers’ colonial expansion and imperialist foreign policies in the 18th century?

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The American Revolutionary War was the result of Britain’s excessive taxation and colonial expansion policies in the 18th century, as well as its struggle for supremacy with France, and the failure of British foreign policy that eventually led to American independence.   In the 18th century, European powers were gradually expanding their colonies and reaching the peak of imperialism...

Why do water droplets roll away from lotus petals and the secret to nanotechnology’s water-repellent effect?

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The reason lotus petals don’t get wet is because the microscopic bumps on their surface allow water droplets to roll off them without touching them. Water-repellent treatments that mimic this principle have applications in clothes that don’t get wet in the rain, cars that don’t need to be washed, and a variety of nano-coated products.   We’ve all been caught in a...

Is the key to winning in League of Legends more about destroying the nexus through split strategies than combat?

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In League of Legends, it’s not just about killing your opponent, it’s about destroying the nexus through a split strategy. This strategy is a way to destroy turrets, distract your opponent, and ultimately win.   There are many different types of games that are currently being played and loved by many people. One of the best is League of Legends, or LOL, which has stood the test...

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