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Korea’s lack of a Nobel Prize in science is explained by its neglect of basic science, lack of research support, and inadequate research environment. We will present the problems of Korea’s basic science and the need for improvement through a comparison with Japan.   On October 4, 2023, the Nobel Prize winners were announced in Sweden. Contrary to expectations, there were no...

South Korea’s nursing workforce ranks near the bottom of OECD countries, with many nurses leaving hospitals due to poor working conditions and heavy labor. The government has proposed a plan to convert nursing assistants into practicing nurses, but this is controversial because it risks lowering the quality of care and increasing medical errors. The solution is to improve the treatment and...

School violence is a serious problem that affects students, families, and society. Increasing reporting rates and preventing it requires a reliable system, cooperation between teachers and parents, and increased counseling and education in schools.   In South Korea, school violence is no longer a mild growing pains for children. It has become increasingly serious and has expanded to include...

  This article analyzes the development of the semiconductor industry based on Thomas Kuhn’s theory of the structure of scientific revolutions, and interprets the current situation of reaching the technological limit according to Moore’s law as a crisis of normal science. This article analyzes the development of the semiconductor industry and interprets the current situation of...

This article explores the difference between adaptationism and anti-adaptationism as argued by Dawkins and Gould based on Darwin’s theory of evolution. Dawkins believes that all evolution is the product of adaptation, while Gould argues that chance and by-products affect evolution in addition to adaptation.   After Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution in 1859 with the...

  In the 21st century, convergence is blurring the boundaries between science, technology, and the humanities to create innovation. Convergent science, interdisciplinary science, and integration are enabling new paradigm shifts and will play a key role in future scientific revolutions.   Convergence, the path to the scientific revolution The 21st century has been called the age of...

This article explains how mechanical engineering technology is applied to automobiles and introduces typical technologies such as turbocharged engines and spoilers. It will also cover how automotive technology continues to evolve, becoming more complex and sophisticated as it converges with next-generation technologies such as electric and autonomous vehicles.   Among the many sayings about...

  The internal combustion engine is an important element of mechanical engineering, and despite environmental concerns and the advent of electric vehicles, it still plays an important role in our daily lives and future industries through technological advancements and efficiency.   The heart of mechanical engineering – the internal combustion engine Chulsoo, who lives in Seoul...

This article covers the history of desalination plants, their main technologies, and the contribution of mechanical engineering to their development. It also highlights the advantages, disadvantages, and future prospects of desalination technology, emphasizing that it will play an important role in solving humanity’s water scarcity problem.   Many Korean companies have made their mark...

  The rapid pace of advancements in artificial intelligence is making it imperative to improve human capabilities, and machine-human fusion has been proposed as one solution. While mechanization of the human brain and research into extending our capabilities through machines could be a way to push our limits, there are still ethical and technical challenges.   Science fiction movies and...