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This article explores how lightning strikes occur and the potential to harness their electrical energy, and whether developing new materials that can store it could help solve future power shortages.   “Whoosh!!!” As a child, we all have memories of hiding under the covers in fear, or getting excited when lightning and thunder struck. But have you ever wondered about the flash of lightning...

F1 race cars use hydrodynamics to minimize aerodynamic drag and increase driving stability to reach speeds of over 400 kilometers per hour. The streamlined design of the body and rear spoiler are key to maximizing this performance.   The FIA Formula 1 World Championship, also known as F1 for short, is the most famous auto racing competition in the world today. The cars that compete in it...

This article discusses the role of brown fat in helping you lose weight and how to increase it. It emphasizes the importance of activating the body’s natural brown fat to help manage weight, and that healthy eating and lifestyle habits are an important part of this.   Dieting is perhaps inseparable from women. As societal standards of beauty increasingly emphasize a slimmer body, many...

The movie City of Blind Men discusses whether rape is part of human evolution or an adaptation to the environment. Violence and rape increase in lawless areas where there is no law and order, leading to the hypothesis that rape may be an instinct hardwired into our genes. However, it is not yet clear whether rape is an adaptation or not, and emphasizes that the presence of law is an important...

UEFA introduced the FFP rule in response to concerns that reckless spending by soccer owners could drive up player salaries and lead to club bankruptcies. It limits clubs to spending within their means and aims to equalize and stabilize the finances of European soccer by preventing owners from dipping into their coffers. However, its effectiveness is still debated.   What comes to mind when...

This article discusses scientific truth, realism, and antirealism as they are discussed in the philosophy of science, focusing on the theories of Thomas Kuhn and Dr. Ha-Seok Jang, and summarizes the author’s thoughts on whether science can pursue truth or is merely a tool that provides useful knowledge.   The philosophy of science is a branch of philosophy that explores what science is...

Using scientific thinking to criticize religious belief and argue for atheism, Richard Dawkins urges readers to explore the conflict between faith and reason and to rethink their own beliefs.   “When one person suffers from delusions, they are called insane. When a large number of people are delusional, it is called religion.” Richard Dawkins borrows from Robert Persig to describe religion...

Drones are a revolutionary technology with a wide range of applications, including military, agriculture, filming, and delivery. However, they can also pose security concerns and safety incidents, making regulation and accountability important.   In recent years, we’ve been seeing more and more coverage of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on TV and in other media. When drones...

This article explores the origin and evolution of chickens, starting with the classic question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? It compares Darwin’s theory of natural selection with Chomsky’s brain byproduct theory, and discusses whether the origin of life is a product of evolution through various evidence of language, evolution, and adaptation.   “Which came first, the...

Technology starts with a purpose, not just an invention, and as such cannot be value-neutral. The argument goes that the responsibility for the impact of technology lies with the people who create or use it, not the technology itself.   We live in a world of technology. Look around you. Right now, I have a TV, a laptop, a smartphone, an electronic watch, and a cell phone charger. None of...