In this blog post, we’ll explore how technologies inspired by nature can transform our lives, focusing in particular on two active areas of research. The Concept of Biomimetics and Examples in Daily Life The secret behind how aquatic mammals like otters and sea otters maintain a constant body temperature even in cold water lies in their unique fur structure. When these animals dive...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of AR (augmented reality) technology, its use cases, and what the future holds. Augmented Reality (AR) Isn’t New, but It’s Becoming More Familiar It’s hard to call augmented reality a brand-new technology. It’s been around for quite some time, and it’s now gradually becoming a more integral part of our daily lives. Augmented reality, or AR...
In this blog post, we’ll explain how 3D TVs work and compare the different implementation methods used by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics. Basic Principles of 3D Perception The fundamental principle behind human perception of three-dimensional objects lies in the fact that each eye receives different visual information. When the brain combines the differences between the images...
In this blog post, we will explore the concept of evolution and its biological significance, focusing on the question: “Is evolution progress, or simply adaptation?” It would not be an exaggeration to say that Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution revolutionized the way we view living organisms. However, unlike how we instinctively think of Charles Darwin when using the term “evolution” in...
In this blog post, we begin with the question, “Is evolution synonymous with progress?” and examine how Darwin’s theory of evolution has been misused. Darwin’s theory of evolution invariably appears as the ideological foundation of late 19th-century imperialism. The concept of “survival of the fittest,” as advocated by Darwin, justified the domination of the weak by the strong, or of...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the scientific principles behind earthquakes and the steps we can take to minimize the damage they cause. The powerful magnitude 9.0 earthquake that struck Japan in 2011 sent shockwaves across the entire country and triggered a tsunami, resulting in massive loss of life and property damage. This massive earthquake was also linked to the Fukushima nuclear...
In this blog post, we explore an era in which human intellectual ability transcends the limits of nature to create life. Can we truly become new gods? What do you think is humanity’s greatest strength? Most people would answer “intellectual ability.” The familiar depiction of monkeys evolving into humans over time best illustrates natural selection. In other words, natural selection is the...
In this blog post, we will examine how effectively smartphone fingerprint and iris recognition technologies protect personal information, and analyze the limitations and security issues of biometric technology. With the advancement of the internet and the widespread adoption of smartphones, the importance of personal information has grown more than ever before. Mobile devices such as...
In this blog post, I’ll reflect on how worry affects our lives—whether it’s an obstacle that brings us down or a foundation for growth. On a particularly chilly Thursday evening in October, six of us club members—myself included—were wandering the university streets, which had grown even quieter due to exam season. We were preparing for a performance in November and wanted to raise the...
In this blog post, we will examine the primary causes of global warming—such as the increase in greenhouse gases due to industrialization and deforestation—and explore the various threats that humanity and the natural environment face as a result. According to climatology, global warming refers to the phenomenon of rising temperatures near the Earth’s surface. The term “global warming” as...