In this blog post, I’ll explain the characteristics of SNS, focusing on its definition, how it differs from social media, its relationship with blogs and messaging apps, and its role as a platform.   What is the difference between SNS and social media? SNS stands for “Social Network Service” and refers to community-based websites whose primary purpose is to build and maintain online...

In this blog post, we’ll explain the history and physical principles of arch structures—which have been in use for over 6,000 years—in a simple and accessible way.   The Pont Neuf in Paris, France; the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy; and the Richmond Bridge in Australia are all considered historic and beautiful bridges in their respective regions. A common feature of these bridges is their...

In this blog post, we examine Slovakia’s military structure and equipment, its cooperation frameworks with the V4, NATO, and the EU, and the impact that the recent pro-Russian government has had on its national defense and foreign policy.   The Concept of National Defense National defense is a general term referring to all means and systems mobilized to ensure the security of the state and...

In this blog post, I’d like to introduce the different types of skiing, their characteristics, and why skiing is so appealing.   My First Impression of Skiing “Winter is coming” is a famous line from a popular American TV series, but personally, those words make my heart race. In Korea, the arrival of winter means the start of the ski season—which lasts only a few months a year—and I usually...

In this blog post, I’ll summarize the background, plot, characters, act-by-act structure, and musical characteristics of Bedřich Smetana’s opera ‘The Bartered Bride’.   About the Composer Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) is a composer widely revered as the founder of Czech national opera. He first made a name for himself as a pianist, and after the 1848 Revolution, he became aware of...

In this blog post, we’ll take a step-by-step look at the definition of smartphones, the background of their emergence, their impact on our lives, and their key features.   Definition and Perspectives on Smartphones “Smartphone”—a portmanteau of the English words “smart” (clever, resourceful) and “phone” (telephone)—has become a staple in IT news. But what exactly is a smartphone? Sources...

In this blog post, we’ll explore why people share every detail of their lives on social media.   The Reality of Sharing Private Life on Social Media Wouldn’t it feel unsettling if a complete stranger knew not only your face but also which school you attend, who your close friends are, where you live, and even what you ate yesterday? Surprisingly, many people create this situation for...

In this blog post, I’ll introduce what you learn in the Chemical and Biological Engineering major and the various career paths you can pursue after graduation.   My major is Chemical and Biological Engineering. Having loved chemistry since I was a child, I struggled a lot between the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as I prepared to enter...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the fundamental differences between chemistry and chemical engineering and explore the roles and purposes each discipline serves in science and industry.   What is Chemical Engineering? And how do Chemistry and Chemical Engineering differ? As modern science has advanced and the range of academic disciplines has diversified, chemical engineering has emerged as...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the background behind chemical engineering’s emergence as a core technology of the Industrial Revolution and its evolution into modern science and technology.   What is chemical engineering? It is a discipline dedicated to designing optimal production processes and advancing the technologies needed to operate and control them, with the goal of making the...