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How do pheromones help organisms survive and maintain social organization, and why do they play an important role in evolution?

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This article explains how pheromones play a role in communication between organisms, specifically how they contribute to survival and the maintenance of social structures, and emphasizes that as chemical signals, pheromones are an important product of evolution.   Survival of the fittest, a mode of survival recognized by all living things in nature. To survive the competition for survival...

How does modern light pollution and aging affect insomnia, and what can be done about it?

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About 22.8% of adults in South Korea suffer from insomnia, with light pollution and aging being the main causes. In order to prevent and solve insomnia, measures such as reducing light pollution and managing physical changes due to aging are necessary.   According to a survey by the Korean Sleep Research Association, 22.8% of Korean adults suffer from nighttime sleep disorders, or insomnia...

Have you ever thought about how much goes into making a cup of coffee?

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Coffee is a very familiar beverage, but it takes a complex process to make that cup, from growing coffee trees to harvesting, roasting, and brewing the beans. Thinking about these processes when you drink coffee can help you appreciate its flavor and aroma more deeply.   Few beverages are as familiar to us as coffee. Whether it’s waking up in the morning, feeling sleepy after lunch, or...

How do firecrackers come in different colors and shapes, and what determines the loudness and type of sound they make?

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Learn how fireworks are constructed and how they work, what determines their color and shape, and how the loudness and type of sound is determined. We’ll look at the factors that determine the visual and auditory effects of fireworks, so you can understand how different fireworks shows are created.   Before we dive into fireworks shows, it’s important to understand how fireworks...

How did Pokémon GO utilize augmented reality to deliver a real-world Pokémon catching experience?

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With the popularity of the Pokémon games, Pokémon GO, which offered the experience of catching Pokémon in the real world, used augmented reality (AR) technology to synthesize virtual images in the real world, providing users with new social experiences and innovative ways to play. AR technology is made possible by the convergence of marker recognition, image synthesis, and display technology, and...

How does cloud computing technology infiltrate our daily lives and how big will its role be in a data-driven society?

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Cloud computing is a technology that has evolved alongside the growth of data, permeating our daily lives and being used in a variety of fields. It enables efficient use of resources through virtualization and distributed processing, and is expected to play a key role in advanced infrastructures such as smart cities in the future, along with its environmental benefits.   With the...

Can Twitter continue to exist as the ideal media platform to preserve true freedom while maintaining the reliability of information?

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Twitter is a powerful media platform that enables free information sharing and rapid communication, but its reliability and sustainability have been called into question by issues of misinformation and political intervention.   Social network services (SNS) have been a growing social issue in recent years. Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc. are words that we come across at least once a day in...

Did you know that civil engineering is not just about shoveling dirt, but is essential for the complex design and management of infrastructure?

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Civil engineering is more than just construction, it is an important discipline that synthesizes knowledge from various fields such as geotechnical, structural, and hydraulic engineering to design and manage infrastructure. It ensures the safety and efficiency of infrastructure and is essential for sustainable social development.   In fact, the Department of Construction and Environmental...

Why do telomeres allow cancer cells to divide indefinitely, but do not promote human aging?

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Telomeres are known to cause aging, but in cancer cells, they enable infinite division. This article explores the role of telomeres, their abnormal behavior in cancer cells, and how they are being used to treat cancer.   A clue has recently been discovered that could unlock the long-kept secret of aging. Telomeres. Telomeres are believed to be the cause of aging, but their reversal offers...

Tennis Backhand: One-Handed vs. Two-Handed: Which Is Better for Your Performance?

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When you’re first learning to play tennis, you’re often faced with the question of whether to perform your backhand stroke one-handed or two-handed. Both the one-handed and two-handed backhand have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to choose the one that suits your physical condition and style of play.   Most people learning tennis for the first...

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