Exploring the Intersection of Science, Technology, and Society.

Author: Nikolai

  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Economic and Psychological Growth

    Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Economic and Psychological Growth

    Needs and Desires: Their Definition Before diving into the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and its effects it is important to understand the difference between needs and desires. A need is something essential for the continuation of human activity. For example, without sleep and food, physiological functioning is impossible. Without knowledge, a person can’t make informed Read more

  • Understanding the Physics of Running: Treadmill vs Outdoor Runs

    Understanding the Physics of Running: Treadmill vs Outdoor Runs

    Introduction Most current research focuses on runner’s performance on a treadmill rather than outdoors. One should, however, be aware of the differences between running on a treadmill and running outdoors. It seems that both activities are similar. Yet, there are different amounts of work done and different physics of running in each. I tried running Read more