Since 2009, sudden-onset car crashes are still treated as driver error. To protect victims, the government should mandate the disclosure of EDR information, and car companies should be held accountable for fixing the problem.   In April 2009, an acquaintance of mine was involved in a rollover accident, less than a month after purchasing a new car. He pulled into an underground parking garage...

This article explores the various uses of synthetic resins in everyday life, their historical origins, development, and future potential. It also discusses the impact of synthetic resins on our lives, the environmental problems they pose, and the research and efforts being made to solve them.   This morning I woke up on a soft and fluffy mattress, which provides me with a comfortable...

The piano offers a wide range of playing styles and a wide range of voices, and it is an instrument that is well suited to both solo and ensemble performances. Historically, the introduction of hammers and actions, which overcame the shortcomings of many other keyboard instruments, has made the piano a popular and expressive instrument in modern music.   The piano is probably the most...

Red tide is a phenomenon in which the color of the ocean turns red due to an increase in plankton and other red tide organisms, and is primarily caused by insolation, water temperature, and eutrophication. It destroys marine ecosystems and harms underwater life, and requires nutrient discharge regulations and environmental improvements to prevent it.   The oceans are intimately connected to...

This article discusses the impact of nightmares on our lives and the anxiety they cause, and suggests ways to proactively control them. Through my own experience with nightmares and sleep disorders, I explain how I was able to intervene in my dreams to overcome my fears.   We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. During this time, which is both long and short depending on how you look at...

Electrical engineering is developing in various fields such as signal processing, communication, circuit design, and semiconductor development, not just power. In particular, electrical engineering technology has been applied to medical devices such as MRI, enabling more precise and faster image processing, and is expected to play an important role in artificial intelligence and information...

Salt is composed of sodium and chlorine and is essential for nutrient absorption and maintaining water balance in the body. However, excessive salt intake can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, so it’s important to consume it in moderation.   They say, “Food tastes good when it’s seasoned right.” In other words, the flavor of the food we find delicious comes...

  Cell phones have evolved at a rapid pace and become an essential tool in our lives, but their convenience has caused us to miss out on the essence of relationships and valuable experiences. While we take for granted the changes that our dependence on cell phones has brought about, we need to think about the important things we are losing.   The rapid penetration of cell phones into...

Materials engineering does not receive the same attention as mechanical engineering and biotechnology, but it has had a profound impact on human life and the environment. It plays an important role in space exploration, the information and communication revolution, green energy development, and more, and is a key foundation for the development of other engineering disciplines.   The term...

Animal testing has long been utilized in various fields such as medicine, cosmetology, and space development, but due to unethical concerns, alternatives are gaining traction. Episkin, an artificial skin designed to mimic human skin, is becoming a powerful alternative to animal testing, especially in Europe, where its use is expanding.   The use of animals in science has long been practiced...