Operant conditioning, also known as instrumental conditioning, is a method of learning that employs punishments and rewards for behavior. In this method, a link is established between a behavior and a consequence (whether positive or negative) for...
A bridge is a structure built over obstacles such as rivers and valleys. It plays an important role in the rise of transportation, local and worldwide trade, as well as the spreading of knowledge. One of the earliest and simplest types of bridges is...
The moon, being our closest celestial neighbor, has been subject to critical observation or scrutiny over the years. It was formed some 4.5 million years ago, about 60 million years after the solar system itself. It is the only natural satellite...
When it comes to motherboards, everyone wants something different for their desktop. Some people like to have multiple USB port options for connectivity, while some prefer multiple graphics cards for extensive gaming. But there is one important...
Human interest in space exploration leads to the development of advanced ground-based telescopes, which only escalated during the late 20th century. The ground-based telescopes, as you may know, have limited use since they can only observe a small...
A British physicist named Ernest Rutherford described alpha particle for the first time in 1899. He also differentiated and named alpha and beta radiation. However, it wasn’t until 1928 that George Gamow solved the theory of alpha decay using...
New York City, also known as a city that never sleeps, is home to over 7,000 high-rise buildings, 132 of which are taller than 600 feet (183 m). It is the number two destination globally for tallest towers, behind Hong Kong. NYC’s signature...
“Streaming” refers to media content (recorded or live) that is delivered to mobile and computer devices via the internet and played back in real-time. Music videos, TV shows, movies, webcasts, and podcasts are common forms of streaming...
Gone are the days when keyboards were referred to as a simple plate with alphanumeric buttons. During the past decade, we have seen ugly, bulky keyboards shaping into stunning, sleek designs. This is the era of smart and stylish keyboards. They are...
When we think about learning, we often picture educational classrooms where students are listening intently to their teacher. However, in psychology, learning means something else. Psychologists define learning as a relatively permanent change in...
