Solar cells are an important technology that can help solve humanity’s energy problems by converting the sun’s light energy into electricity. Solar cells utilizing silicon semiconductors are currently the most efficient and are emerging as an alternative to future energy depletion.   Imagine an Earth without the sun. It would be a barren planet, unable to support life at all. The...

This article explains how the numerous grooves on the surface of a golf ball improve its distance and athletic performance, and how this design plays a role in hydrodynamics.   The modern world is obsessed with ball sports. We cheer for Messi or Ronaldo’s exquisite shots, marvel at Ryu Hyun-jin’s hard-hitting fastballs, and hold our breath for Tiger Woods’s incredible...

The brain has always been considered one of the most mysterious organs in the human body, and has been studied from ancient Egypt to the present day. The exploration of how the brain works and functions has evolved over time and for different purposes, and much of it remains uncharted territory. In the 21st century, interdisciplinary brain science research is flourishing, and it is becoming an...

Richard Dawkins’ “selfish gene” theory argues that all human behavior is determined by the survival strategies of our genes. However, there are counterexamples that cannot be explained by genetic theory alone, such as transgenderism, homosexuality, and altruistic behavior toward others not related to us by blood, showing that human free will and a variety of social and cultural factors work...

This article argues that human cloning technology could threaten the dignity of life and the existing social order, and that even if it has scientific benefits, it should not be allowed due to ethical concerns.   While the development of modern biomedical science and technology has brought us numerous benefits, including the extension of human life and the improvement of quality of life, it...

Thorium nuclear power is gaining traction as a safe alternative to the dangers of conventional uranium reactors. Unlike uranium reactors, thorium reactors produce less high-level radioactive waste and are safe enough to stop the nuclear reaction in the event of an accident, making them a viable technology.   The nuclear power generation industry, which utilizes the fission reaction of...

As society and science and technology develop, ethical judgment becomes increasingly important, and we discuss whether human cloning technology can bring benefits to humanity, or whether it will become the center of controversy due to ethical issues and threats to human dignity.   As societies have developed and science and technology have advanced, people have naturally made ethical...

Social work practice aims to protect human dignity and worth and solve social problems by developing a balance of micro-methodologies that focus on the individual and macro-methodologies that seek social change.   Social welfare is premised on the idea that “everyone should be able to live as a human being without compromising their dignity and worth”. In modern society, this ideology is...

In 2016, Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo defeated Lee Sedol 9, making it the first AI to beat a human at Go. AlphaGo’s success was due to its deep learning-based AI algorithm, which opened up new possibilities for AI research and brightened the future of AI.   In 2016, AlphaGo, a Go program developed by Google DeepMind, made headlines around the world. AlphaGo won 5 games against the...

Smartphones, one of the most revolutionary inventions of the 21st century, combined with display technology, have fundamentally changed our lives. Display technology has evolved beyond the early CRTs and LCDs to OLEDs, which offer brighter, sharper screens and play an important role in a wide range of devices, including smartphones. There’s a lot of excitement about what’s next for...