Summary: Like Spider-Man in the movies, there is a debate about whether genetic manipulation can be used to enhance the abilities of living things in the real world. While some genetic modifications are already practical, such as insulin production and GMO foods, there are still scientific and ethical limitations to inserting specific genes into the complex human body to create new...

Since the 1990s, browser plugins have evolved alongside web browsers to meet user needs and extend the internet experience. ActiveX and Flash, for example, were widely used to provide multimedia and security features, but have recently been targeted for removal due to security concerns and evolving web standards. While South Korea has made efforts to reduce its reliance on these plugins, it...

Humanity is becoming increasingly cyborgized, working on technologies that replace our bodies with machines and upload our selves into digital spaces. These changes have the potential to fundamentally alter our identity and our conventional notions of life. Questions are being raised about whether we still deserve to be called “homo sapiens” or whether we will be defined as something new.  ...

The theory of evolution, which explains how living things evolve, has evolved from Lamarck’s theory of speciation to Darwin’s theory of natural selection. In modern evolutionary theory, changes in the gene pool within a population are described as the essence of evolution, and natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift are the main factors. Evolutionary theory has...

This article starts with the question of whether technological advancements really contribute to human happiness, and then discusses the reasons why they don’t increase happiness and the ambivalence around it. Happiness is not the same as the material satisfaction that comes from owning technology; technology is neutral in nature, and its effects depend on whether it is used positively or...

Just as every animal builds a “home” to protect itself, humans have been making homes for a long time. Architectural engineering is the technical discipline of designing safe structures and comfortable environments for human comfort, and realizing perfect architecture that is also economical.   Every animal builds a “home” with their own hands, but the process of building a home is more than...

  In 2016, the Go match between Lee Sedol 9 and AlphaGo became a highly anticipated event, symbolizing the rivalry between humans and AI. After three consecutive losses, Lee Sedol’s victory in the fourth game left people feeling relieved about the intellectual superiority of humans in the face of the threat of AI. The matchup made us reflect on the role of humans in the future, with...

Shape memory alloys are new materials that have the ability to remember and revert to their original shape at certain temperatures. They are used in a variety of fields, including aerospace, medical, and apparel, especially for parts that expand in tight spaces or products that respond to body temperature.   Antennas that can be packed into a small volume for easy transportation, shirts that...

  A thriller is a genre of film that plays on audiences’ fears through tense suspense, and unlike mystery or crime films, it focuses on danger and confrontation rather than solving the case. Established by masters such as Alfred Hitchcock, the genre uses threatening otherness to stir up anxiety while providing social insight, and its various subgenres offer a wide range of stories and...

  This article discusses the ethical and medical issues of embryonic stem cell therapy, with opponents citing concerns about the invasion of human life, treatment safety issues, and the risks of egg harvesting. Proponents emphasize the treatment of incurable diseases and the economic benefits, but explain that the opposing position is more reasonable given the existence of ethical...