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How do glomeruli filter waste and toxins to sustain life?

This blog post examines how glomeruli efficiently filter waste and toxins in the kidneys, analyzing how this intricate function contributes to the body’s homeostasis and life maintenance.   Waste products and toxins transported through the blood are primarily filtered through the glomeruli in the kidneys. The kidneys are vital organs in our body, performing the function of filtering...

Why does artificial ice at skating rinks have a completely different structure from natural ice?

This blog post explores the secret behind the exceptional ice quality showcased at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, detailing the scientific principles that give artificial ice a structure entirely different from natural ice and explaining the differences in conditions required for each sport.   Long ago, the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held in South Korea from February 9 to 25, 2018...

Can Big Data Be the Key to Crime Prediction and Prevention?

This blog post explores how big data can be utilized for crime prediction and prevention, as well as its limitations.   Even as we speak, countless crimes are occurring, and it’s a frightening world where we or our acquaintances could become victims at any moment. Crimes like murder and sexual assault inflict irreversible wounds on victims, causing lifelong suffering that is difficult...

International Tensions Sparked by THAAD Deployment: Is a New Cold War Coming to the Korean Peninsula?

This blog post analyzes the international tensions caused by the THAAD deployment and its impact on the Korean Peninsula. It also examines the possibility of a new Cold War and the positions of the involved nations.   Recent conflicts have intensified the international community’s focus on weapons. Long ago, North Korea launched missiles and conducted nuclear tests in succession. China...

How did Wittgenstein’s ‘Logisch-Philosophische Abhandlung’ redefine the relationship between language and the world?

This blog post examines how Wittgenstein’s Logisch-Philosophische Abhandlung redefined the relationship between language and the world. We explore his ‘picture theory of language’ and its philosophical significance.   Ludwig Wittgenstein’s ‘Logisch-Philosophische Abhandlung’, written in 1918, profoundly influenced 20th-century modern philosophy, including the Vienna...

Can Bitcoin Become a Financial Innovation That Replaces Existing Currencies?

In this blog post, we analyze the potential and limitations of Bitcoin becoming a financial innovation capable of replacing existing currencies.   What is Bitcoin? These days, the currency attracting the most attention in global financial markets isn’t the US dollar or Japanese yen, but the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. When first announced in 2009, Bitcoin’s price hovered around $0.4...

Vitamin D Deficiency Among Koreans: Causes and Solutions

This blog post analyzes why Koreans are vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency and introduces effective lifestyle habits and supplementation methods to prevent it.   Vitamins are essential nutrients that regulate metabolism and physiological functions in very small amounts. While similar to hormones in that they regulate bodily functions in small quantities, unlike hormones synthesized by the...

Unethical Animal Testing: Can Episkin Be a Viable Alternative?

This blog post examines the long-debated issues surrounding animal testing and explores whether artificial skin ‘Episkin’ can truly serve as a realistic alternative.   Animal testing in science has been conducted for a long time across various fields, including medicine, cosmetics, and space development. Animal testing has significantly contributed to scientific progress, and its continued...

How does vitamin K work in blood clotting and preventing atherosclerosis?

This blog post examines the role of vitamin K, crucial for blood clotting and vascular health, and provides key information for preventing atherosclerosis and vascular calcification.   Blood plays a vital role in supplying oxygen and nutrients to cells while simultaneously removing waste products generated during cellular metabolism. Blood circulation provides vitality to all tissues in the...

Can advances in video review technology replace the role of referees?

This blog post examines whether advances in video review technology can replace the role of referees and the resulting changes in fairness and authority.   Today’s scientific technology advances daily and has deeply penetrated modern society. Among these, high-speed camera technology captures split-second moments in sports that are difficult for the human eye to judge, aiding in...