Materials engineering is a core discipline that revolutionizes our lives. By studying the properties of various materials and applying them to technology, it leads the way in the development of future industries.   What objects are around you right now? You likely have a variety of items—pencil cases, notebooks, clothes, computers, watches, and more—each made up of different materials that...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how materials engineering has enabled the advancement of various technologies, highlighting its limitless potential and importance in future industries.   There’s a drink called Red Bull that you sometimes come across. It says, “Red Bull, gives you wings.” Just like Red Bull, materials engineering is a discipline that gives wings to other fields of...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how materials engineering—the foundation of nearly all technology in our daily lives—has contributed to human civilization and technological advancement.   The term “materials engineering” may sound unfamiliar to some. When most people think of engineering, they tend to think of mechanical engineering, biotechnology, or architectural engineering, and it seems...

How has gyroscope technology transformed smartphones? We explore its innovations, from the introduction of the gyro sensor in the iPhone 4 to its applications across various fields.   On September 12, 2024, Apple unveiled its new iPhone model, the “iPhone 16.” Although Apple has consistently introduced innovative products, this latest release has been criticized for focusing primarily on...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the Internet connects diverse nodes and media around the world and has established itself as a universal means of communication and a standard.   Let’s take another look at the meaning of the Internet as we commonly use it. The word “Internet” is a combination of the prefix “Inter,” meaning “between,” and “net,” meaning “network.” Literally, the word...

In this blog post, we examine how the order of the imagination created by the Internet influences human collective behavior and social side effects.   In 2011, the Middle East saw numerous protests, such as the Egyptian Revolution and the Algerian Revolution, aimed at achieving democratization. These protests led to the downfall of several dictators, and foreign media dubbed this phenomenon...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the changes the internet has brought to our lives and explore how we can strike a balance amid technological innovation.   Today, the internet has gone beyond being a simple tool for searching information; it has deeply permeated our daily lives and plays an essential role. In its early days, the internet primarily offered only simple functions such as...

In this blog post, we examine whether science provides a sufficient explanation for the origin of humanity, or whether the design of a supernatural being is necessary.   Humans have always wondered about their origins. These questions about the mysteries of the universe and the meaning of human existence have been raised continuously across various cultures and civilizations. Ancient...

Starting with an episode of the American TV series *Forbidden Science*, this article explores the possibility of AI sharing love through human-like conversation, the scientific approaches involved, and the quantification of emotions.   The American TV series *Forbidden Science* features a somewhat unique episode centered on robots. It is dominated by sci-fi and erotic scenes, including...

This blog post explores the social changes that the advancement of artificial intelligence will bring and suggests ways to prepare for both its positive impacts and potential risks.   By 2025, artificial intelligence will have deeply penetrated our lives. I first started writing while taking a literature class in college. At the time, it was merely an assignment to earn credits, but as I...