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The Taste of Nature: Why Are We Turning to Natural Fermentation?

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and benefits of natural fermentation, as well as why it’s emerging as a healthy dietary trend.   As South Korea has become more economically prosperous, interest has shifted from food that simply satisfies hunger to food that promotes health. People are now looking beyond basic ingredients to find foods that benefit their bodies and quality of...

Are all phenomena in nature purpose-driven, or are they simply the result of chance?

This article explores the purposefulness of natural phenomena with a focus on Aristotle’s teleology, discussing the perspectives and critiques of modern and contemporary science, as well as ecological reevaluations.   Are all events in nature purpose-driven? Ants frantically carrying branches or leaves larger than their own bodies certainly appear to have a purpose. Through such behavior...

Can We Predict the Future Using Small Pieces of Everyday Data?

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of “alternative data” and look at real-world examples to see how small pieces of information we casually overlook in our daily lives—such as pizza orders or mobility data—can come together to provide clues for predicting future events.   There is a theory that before international conflicts like the Gulf War break out, pizza orders at restaurants...

How do insulin and glucagon interact to regulate blood sugar levels in our bodies?

Insulin and glucagon are key hormones that regulate blood sugar. How do these two interact to maintain stable blood sugar levels?   In multicellular organisms, the functions of constituent cells are regulated by the nervous and endocrine systems. While the nervous system responds rapidly through neural signals, the endocrine system is responsible for slow but sustained regulation via...

How can humanity use nanotechnology to accurately locate and eliminate cancer cells?

In this blog post, we will explore how humanity can use nanotechnology to accurately locate and effectively eliminate cancer cells, while examining the latest research and real-world applications.   There are two main ways for an army to eliminate spies. One is a reckless method: killing every soldier in a suspected area. Although this is a brutal and senseless approach, if you kill everyone...

When will artificial blood become commercially available to solve the problem of blood shortages for transfusions?

In this blog post, we’ll examine the current state and potential of artificial blood development and consider whether it could be a solution to the problem of blood shortages for transfusions.   There are people who lack healthy blood. This includes those who have suffered excessive bleeding due to accidents, as well as patients with leukemia or anemia. In such cases, they must receive...

When will artificial blood become commercially available to solve the problem of blood shortages for transfusions?

In this blog post, we’ll examine the current state and potential of artificial blood development and consider whether it could be a solution to the problem of blood shortages for transfusions.   There are people who lack healthy blood. This includes those who have suffered excessive bleeding due to accidents, as well as patients with leukemia or anemia. In such cases, they must receive...

In the face of advancements in artificial intelligence, is the expansion of human capabilities through machines an essential choice?

In this blog post, we explore the necessity of expanding human capabilities in response to the development of artificial intelligence.   Humankind vs. Artificial Intelligence Science fiction movies and novels, such as ‘The Matrix’, often depict a bleak future for humanity caused by artificial intelligence. The belief that AI will threaten humanity’s survival likely stems from the...

Artificial Intelligence: A Helper or a Threat to Humanity?

In this blog post, we’ll explore the possibility of AI from the movies becoming a reality, and what opportunities and threats it might present to humanity.   Iron Man, Interstellar, The Matrix, Terminator. What these movies have in common is the presence of artificial intelligence. In these films, AI is different from the machines and objects we encounter in our daily lives. For example, the...