The issues with the current search function on Medium — It’s no secret that Medium is a treasure trove of ideas. Here, writers from all disciplines spend time writing about their expertise. Poems exist beside fictional worlds crafted by talented authors. Politicians share their views alongside technical writers exploring the newest developments related to algorithms and databases. Everyday bloggers and…

Modelling fluid flow to better understand the engineering world — In 1904, at the Third International Mathematical Congress, a German physicist by the name of Ludwig Prandtl revolutionized the world of fluid dynamics by introducing the foundational idea of the boundary layer flow. He claimed that in a fluid flow, only the fluid very near the surface of objects would…

The party of biting its voters in the face — Politics used to be about supporting politicians that represent your interests while ensuring that the entire society is able to move together towards a brighter future. From being more fiscally responsible to sending out more aid to those who need it, even if both sides of the aisle might not…

Understanding incompressible fluid flow using a CFD program — Laminar flow in fluids (in fluid mechanics, fluids refer to anything that flows) refers to the behavior where the fluid particles move smoothly in a regular path. …

The different types of databases you’ll need to learn — In today’s digital age, being able to collect and maintain large amounts of data can come in extremely helpful no matter what you are doing. From maintaining a database of user habits to power a suggestion algorithm to storing important data relating to the daily processes undertaken by a system…

We are leaving out an important aspect of the criminal justice system — The idea of detaining individuals who have broken the law (or displeased the ruler at the time) in a segregated area removed from the public and deprived of personal freedoms can be seen in almost every major civilization (ancient or modern). In the past, however, prisons were often only used…

The ugly truth behind elite philanthropy — It’s no secret that the rich are becoming richer at the expense of the poorest. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the compensation for American chief executives increased by a whopping 940% between the 40 years from 1978 to 2018. …

The revolution led by an unassuming e-book reader — I really like reading books. From time-honored classics to immersive world-building in futuristic science fiction to informative non-fiction works written by experts, books serve as a gateway for knowledge and enjoyment. By reading, I am able to live a life that I would never be able to do in reality…

Based on advice given by experts and successful individuals — Life is hard. Not many of us actually know what is going on. And when we try to improve our lives, we often end up with a laundry list of various tasks that end up feeling like chores to complete (do I really need to go for another online course…