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Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn’s philosophy of science is rooted in physics, but given the rapid development and heterogeneous nature of the life sciences, it is important to consider whether existing philosophical theories of science can be applied to biology, or whether a new philosophical perspective is needed.   Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn are two of the founders of philosophy of...

This article explains what psychology studies, what methodologies it uses, and how it seeks to establish its scientific identity in order to answer questions about human behavior and psychological processes.   At one point or another in your life, you’ve probably asked yourself why you love, why you rebel against your teachers in adolescence, why your child smiles, and many other...

Dye-sensitized cells, which are transparent and flexible, overcome the limitations of conventional solar cells, open up a wide range of applications from personal mobile devices to buildings, and are being touted as a technology that will revolutionize the future energy market.   In the winter of 2013, a social media drama called “Infinite Power” aired on an internet video site in South...

Computer science is a core discipline in the information society, driving innovation across industries through integrated knowledge of software and hardware. It emphasizes the cultivation of creative talent and is the backbone of cutting-edge science and technology with practical impact in a variety of fields.   Computer science is an essential and core discipline for the transformation of...

A curfew conflict with my mom in high school made me think about whether her rules were out of genuine concern or selfish, undemocratic control. This led me to reflect on myself and experience a process of maturity.   A moment in my life when I felt pathetic was when I had a big fight with my mom a few years ago when I was in high school. We always had minor arguments, but the situation was...

During the transportation of Chilean grapes to South Korea, Chilean fish are brought into the waters off the coast of Busan, South Korea by ballast water, affecting the marine ecosystem. To solve this problem, ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) are being introduced, an important environmental protection measure that is being regulated internationally.   Ms. K, a Korean woman, enjoys...

Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper, depicts the prophesied betrayal of Jesus and remains a masterpiece of historical and artistic value to this day, thanks to da Vinci’s experimental techniques and the subsequent destruction and restoration of the work.   “One of you will betray me.” (John 13:21) We’ve all heard this phrase before, a prophecy made by Jesus...

  Hard disks, the heart of the information age, have evolved from horizontal to vertical recording to increase storage density. This technology arranges magnetic particles vertically to store more data, and experts from a variety of fields are working together to improve its performance.   Hard disks in the information age The 21st century is known as the Information Age. The biggest...

This article addresses the ethical debate of euthanasia in the context of the natural truth of end-of-life. It analyzes the types of euthanasia based on the sanctity and autonomy of life, analyzes how modern medical advances affect the euthanasia debate, and considers the choice of euthanasia in light of human dignity.   Biological death is a truth of nature that no one can escape. We are...

The author, who began questioning the existence of God, explores the existence of God through the confrontation between creationism and evolution. I point out the logical blind spots in creationism and conclude that God’s existence can only exist on faith, not scientific proof.   My own questioning of the existence of God began with a long conversation with a missionary on a playground...