Academic training does not end after graduation or baccalaureate. After this step, there are other possibilities to further develop your academic program. Of course, the alternatives are diverse and sometimes lead to confusion. In this article we will review the main differences between postgraduate and master’s degrees and we will examine the individual concepts of …
In the news, we often hear the words “locality” and “municipality” used interchangeably. This is why it is not uncommon to think that they are synonymous, or to think that their meanings refer to practically the same thing. But the truth is, these two words have quite different meanings, and especially if you live in …
Legal rules are the set of rules enacted by the authority attributed to certain institutions by the State. so that they regulate and organize the functioning of society. The most well-known type of legal rule is law, but in addition to that, it is not uncommon to hear about other types of rules and regulations …
In order for the different people who are part of the same group to organize their activity, human beings have created and developed various mechanisms and organizations that allow correct management of the behavior and activity of its components. These mechanisms act to guide and set the limits of conduct and aim to ensure that …
The judiciary is one of the three main powers emanating from the state, Who is considered impartial and committed to the administration of justice in accordance with the law. Of course, there are many legal proceedings, but nevertheless it is not always possible to decide on a sentence. Sometimes it is necessary to terminate or …
Although the human species is a very different set of individuals from other animal forms, it is also possible to find variations in virtually all of their characteristics. In fact, for two people to be the same is the exception, not the norm, and they are never so pure; even between monozygotic twins, small mutations …
Currently, the natural and social sciences, which are distinguished mainly by their subject of study, are integrated into different disciplines, such as psychology or environmental sciences. This is mainly due to the primacy of the methods of studying the nature of the natural sciences, which have been adopted by the social sciences. However, these two …
Bureaucracy is something that for a relatively large proportion of the population is more than a puzzle. But if it is underestimated, the truth is that it is often necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the system and to monitor a process with the maximum possible guarantees. In this area we often find various …
Credits and loans are services offered by all banks. On many occasions, especially those who are not applying for them, these two terms are considered synonymous when in fact they are not. There are several differences between credit and lending, with two financial transactions being appropriate for different situations as one offers less money than …
Chemistry is the scientific discipline whose object of study is the composition of matter and the reactions that cause their interactions. Although there are many different types of chemistry depending on the subject of study of the branch in question, there is traditionally a distinction between organic and inorganic. But, What differences are there not …
The concepts of colonialism and imperialism are often confused, but they are not synonymous. It is true that both are political, military and economic phenomena in which one nation subjugates another to exploit it and use it to its advantage in its geostrategic objectives, but beyond this resemblance it is necessary to distinguish what involves …
We humans are paradoxical. On the one hand, our fragility and our special needs make us seem ill-suited to living on planet Earth. On the other hand, we are one of the most evolutionary species of mammals; our population is in the billions and we have colonized every continent. The fact that humanity is prosperous …
Science and philosophy are two fields of knowledge creation that are often confused each other. Philosophers and scientists are often seen simply as experts in everything and everything, intellectual authorities in any subject, which blurs the lines between their functions. Below, we will see what exactly distinguishes science from philosophy and what are its fields …
Communism and socialism are two of the most relevant concepts in the history of the past three centuries. In fact, much of the political, warlike and economic events that have taken place at this point have to do with the frictions that have existed between socialism and capitalism. On the other hand, socialism and communism …
The history of the wristwatch dates back to its invention in 1812, when Abraham Louis Breguet created the first one commissioned by the Queen of Naples and sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, Caroline. However, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that it became popular among women. Men’s wristwatches appeared in the world …
When we research psychology, in inferential statistics we find two important concepts: type I error and type II error. These arise when we perform hypothesis testing with a null hypothesis and an alternate hypothesis. In this article, we’ll see what exactly they are, when we hire them, how we calculate them, and how we can …
the writer HG Wells he once said that cats in England don’t look like cats painted by Louis wainThey are ashamed of themselves. No wonder: Louis Wain was one of the most prestigious artists of the Victorian era, and everyone knew and loved his funny depictions of cats acting and expressing themselves as human beings. …
It has long been known that inside cells is DNA, which contains all the information necessary for the proper development and functioning of an organism. In addition, it is a hereditary material, which means that it is transferred from parents to sons and daughters. What can now be explained some time ago had no answer. …
Almost every week an opinion column or letter written by appears in the newspapers a reader who criticizes the popularity of individualism in Western societies. The examples often given to denounce the tendency to look at one’s navel are often quite stereotypical: young people who do not give way to adults or pregnant women, crowds …
The advancement of new technologies affects all aspects of our lives; also in our emotional relationships. For example, FOMO syndrome can enter family or friends gatherings when your smartphone is constantly being consulted, as can the social isolation that some people experience when interacting with others only through the computer. However, sometimes the opposite effect …
In the company of friends or family, play a trivia game and the answers can be a good way to socialize while testing our knowledge. Some of these games are really well known because they have been played for decades. Others, on the other hand, are more recent and are adapted to new technologies, so …
Many people mistakenly think that all research involves administering questionnaires or performing experiments. However, not all information depends solely on the experimental methodology. By searching for documents, it is possible to broaden knowledge on a given subject, or to expose the state of the matter. This is where the concept of documentary research comes in. …
Quasi-experimental research is a type of research widely used in psychology. Its most relevant feature is that experimental groups are not selected at random, but already formed groups (eg a football team) are chosen. It is based on a descriptive methodology and some quantitative and qualitative elements, and is used to study different behaviors, social …
At the end of the baccalaureate stage, it is then that the opportunities and choices that will have to be valued for their immediate future begin to cross the minds of young people: what to do: Are you studying for a university degree?, Work ?, Know the world? It’s a question we all asked ourselves …
In northern Pakistan, over a thousand meters above sea level and between mountains covered with glaciers, live the hunzakuts, called “hunza” in Western countries. Not only do these people look more like Caucasians than the rest of the country, but they are credited with something they have given to hundreds of articles over several decades: …
Horoscope and astrology are very commonly used to predict the future. Many newspapers and websites attract large numbers of readers because they include daily predictions based on the zodiac sign, not always following “official” mathematical and astrological methods. However, not only are the newspaper and web interpretations most likely wrong, the horoscope itself is a …
Throughout the history of paleoanthropology all kinds of bones have been discovered, both from primitive humans and from species that we descend from or evolve alongside our own but which have become extinct. however, the bones of Homo sapiens idaltu, human remains found in Ethiopia, Seems to be proof of a lost link between extinct …
Atapuerca is a Spanish town that has become famous for having been the scene of one of the greatest discoveries in the history of paleoanthropology. In 1994, the remains of the oldest hominid in Europe were found: Homo antecessor. This species is one of the first of the genus Homo, but has some characteristics that …
