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When will artificial blood be commercially available to solve the blood shortage?

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Artificial blood is being developed to address the shortage of blood for transfusions, but there are still technical limitations and high costs that prevent it from being a complete alternative. It has reached the clinical trial stage, but more research and support is needed before it can be commercialized.   Some people don’t have enough healthy blood. These include people who have...

How can quantum computers push the limits of classical computers to become the ultimate computational machine?

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  Quantum computers are based on qubits, which perform far more complex and powerful operations than bits, and can efficiently solve problems such as prime factorization. However, their sensitivity to external environments and lack of practical algorithms have hindered their commercialization.   About quantum computers A few years ago, the world’s first commercialized quantum...

Why was the Boeing 747 a game-changing aircraft for civil aviation, and how are the A380 and B787 leading the way for a new generation?

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The Boeing 747 has played a historic role in the aviation industry for many years, but newer aircraft like the A380 and B787 are now taking over. The A380 uses the benefits of a large aircraft to carry a large number of passengers, while the B787 emphasizes fast flight and fuel efficiency. Both aircraft are leading the fleet generation shift with different strategies.   Currently, the most...

When will humans be able to float among the stars and travel to the moon, and is rocket science at the center of it all?

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  Advances in space exploration and rocket science are making space travel a reality that humans could only imagine in the past. While private space travel is becoming increasingly commercialized, Korea is also working hard to develop its own rocket. The time when space is no longer a dream, but a reality, is just around the corner.   Outer Space, Beyond! The human imagination of space...

How does a bladeless fan create wind and how do hydrodynamic principles apply?

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  A bladeless fan uses the Coanda effect and Bernoulli’s principle of fluid dynamics to generate wind without wings. This innovative product, which is both safe and efficient thanks to its mechanical design, is the result of the application of the principles of fluid dynamics in various fields.   Mechanical engineering and a fan without blades The first appliance that comes to...

In the age of science, is religion still a valid means of seeking truth, or is it an outdated belief system?

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This article discusses the different ways in which science and religion seek truth and the resulting conflicts. It examines the relationship between science and religion through three main perspectives and discusses whether religion still has value in the modern world.   Science and religion. These are two topics that seem to go hand in hand, yet they are constantly discussed together. While...

Why do my cells deviate and turn into cancer cells, and how are cancer cells different from normal cells?

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  Cancer is a disease caused by a deviation of your own cells, not an external pathogen. Unlike normal cells, which divide through a cell cycle control system, cancer cells malfunction in this control system, causing them to proliferate uncontrollably, develop into tumors, and metastasize with devastating effects.   Cancer, a deviation in my cells Cancer is a very common word in our...

Polymers have been used since ancient times, but how will they revolutionize the future of nanotechnology and medicine?

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Macromolecules are widely used in everyday life and have been with us since ancient times. This article covers what they are, their historical development, and explores their possible applications in future nanotechnology and medicine, particularly through the properties of block copolymers.   In this blog post, I’d like to talk about macromolecules, a field of research that is leading...

When scientific and technological advances in optical camouflage lead to military weaponization, how do we resolve the ethical dilemma?

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  Optical camouflage was once the stuff of science fiction, but modern technological advances are making it a reality. This technology can raise ethical issues, especially due to its potential military applications, and we need to think about its responsible use in the context of the value-neutrality debate in science and technology.   Introduction Optical camouflage has long been a...

How does social status anxiety affect me and how can I overcome it?

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  This article, Status Anxiety, explores the causes and solutions to social status anxiety. It specifically analyzes anxiety stemming from expectations of equality and uncertainty about the future, and suggests ways to alleviate it through philosophical value judgments and artistic approaches.   My motivation for reading Status Anxiety I read this book when I was transitioning out of...

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