Acetylsalicylic acid, or aspirin, has evolved from an ancient natural medicine derived from willow bark to a modern-day staple, with more than 100 million pills consumed daily around the world for a variety of benefits, including fever-reducing, pain-relieving, and inflammatory properties, as well as cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention.   Have you ever heard of a substance called...

Koreans use an average of 346 liters of water per day, and this contaminated water is purified through primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment at sewage treatment plants. The water is then discharged into nature to remove suspended solids, organic chemicals, heavy metals, and pathogens, and is recycled into clean water through nature’s self-correcting process.   How much water did...

In just 19 years, YouTube has become a global platform with a massive user base and watch time. Technological innovations, especially the introduction of HTML5 and live streaming after Google’s acquisition, have played a big role, as well as personalized recommendation systems and AI technology to maximize the user experience.   YouTube is a video platform with 2 billion monthly active...

This article discusses whether human characteristics are determined by genes or shaped by environmental factors such as upbringing, and compares the influence of genetic and environmental factors through various studies and examples.   Before we get into the discussion, let’s first consider what we mean by nature and nurture. The discussion of nature versus nurture has a long history...

This article explores the definition and different forms of human cloning, analyzes its potential benefits and risks to humanity, and discusses how it should be socially accepted.   Cloning, a word that refers to the production of an object that is identical to an object in its natural state. This word is gaining more and more attention with the development of science and technology. In...

Some creatures, such as lizards, salamanders, and planaria, can regenerate after losing a body part, whereas mammals are nearly impossible to regenerate. This is because each organism has developed the ability to regenerate its body in a way that favors its survival during evolution.   When a lizard is in danger of being eaten by a predator, it will cut off its own tail and use the severed...

The roasting process of coffee is a crucial step in the creation of different flavors and aromas by applying heat to the beans, and the way and intensity of the roast greatly affects the flavor of the coffee. Understanding roasting will help you enjoy a coffee that suits your personal preferences.   In the modern world, it’s easy to see that many people enjoy drinking coffee...

This article explores the increasingly important role that images and social symbols play in food consumption, and how people are paying higher prices for cultural experiences and images that go beyond simple nutrition.   Food is more than just a means of survival; it’s an important element of culture and social symbolism. Humans instinctively turn to food to sustain our lives, but in...

Music began with the chirping of birds and evolved into a tool for expressing human emotions. From ancient civilizations to religious ceremonies, political events, and personal emotions, classical music and orchestras have evolved through the ages and continue to play an important artistic role today.   Music has been with us for a long time. Humanity’s interest in sound began with the...

The pro-democracy protests in the Middle East in 2011 highlight the human capacity for flexible cooperation, which is driven by a belief in an imagined order. The development of the internet has made this imaginary order more diverse and collective action more frequent, but it also has the side effect of suppressing social diversity and promoting homogenized thinking. Emphasize the need for...