In the Bible, Jacob robs his brother Esau of his birthright in exchange for a bowl of lentil stew. This simple dish was a symbol of survival and inheritance at the time, and it’s an iconic scene of greed and cunning that inspires many interpretations even today.   Jacob’s lentil stew recipe (Serves 6 to 8) Ingredients – 1/2 cup olive oil – 6 onions, diced small...

This article highlights the need for more public observatories and astronomy education, as urbanization and light pollution have reduced people’s access to the stars. The experience of stargazing is presented as an important opportunity to foster scientific curiosity, promote emotional well-being and self-reflection, and restore a sense of innocence.   We’ve all sung the word...

Since Ted Williams’ .406 batting average in 1941, the .406 batting average has disappeared. This isn’t because hitting skills have deteriorated, but because the overall quality of the game has improved, reducing skill differences and allowing luck to play a bigger role in batting average.   In 1941, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox finished the season with a .406 batting...

  Google Glass was an innovative HMD technology, but it failed in the market due to its voice-based commands, inconvenience in public, and privacy concerns. Future technological advancements will require a paradigmatic redesign and a new user-centered direction.   HMDs and Google Glass HMD (Head-Mounted Display) is a video display device that can be worn on the head like glasses to...

Antarctica is a critical region for curbing global warming and maintaining unique ecosystems. However, resource exploitation can lead to serious problems, including glacier decline, ozone depletion, extreme weather and international conflict, and requires careful consideration and conservation.   If you look at a globe, you’ll see Antarctica painted white. You’ve probably seen it...

  In this article, we’ll cover the causes of hangovers and how to deal with them. Acetaldehyde, inflammatory reactions, methanol, and other factors contribute to hangovers, and we’ll discuss the various remedies that can be used to control them, as well as suggest effective ways to deal with them.   Introduction As many office workers can attest, December is a time of year...

This essay is about the feelings and reminiscences of a young man who experienced separation from his beloved cousin. The protagonist is unable to get used to the separation despite the passage of time in grief after his brother’s sudden death, and honestly describes his anguish and growth process of letting go of his brother.   Breakups. It’s a word we’ve heard in...

This article argues that while “convergence” has become a key modern buzzword, its meaning is often diluted and overused. It distinguishes true convergence from concepts such as parallelization, application, and borrowing, and discusses the importance of convergence in redefining its nature and driving creative value.   It is the age of convergence. From my own field of study to industry...

Genetically modified foods (GMOs) have been praised for their ability to increase yields and adapt to climate change, but there are still concerns about their safety and morality. Some argue that GMOs are an inevitable technology to solve the food problem caused by population growth.   We can’t go through life without eating food. In Korea, where rice is the staple food, it is very...

In the modern world, our diet is directly related to our health, and it’s important to have a balanced nutrition. Food and nutrition is the study of food and nutrition to suggest the right way to eat, with the goal of promoting health and preventing disease. It contributes to improving people’s quality of life.   Clothing is one of the three essential elements of human life...