In this blog post, we will examine the role and limitations of stem cells in future medicine, focusing on their types and characteristics, therapeutic potential, and ethical controversies. In 2004, Professor Hwang Woo-suk announced that he had successfully cloned embryonic stem cells using human eggs in South Korea. Although this research was eventually proven to be false, the incident...
In this blog post, we will examine how the development of computer science and information and communication technology has affected society and industry, and how it is linked to national competitiveness. In the second week of December 1980, humanity lost one genius and welcomed a new one. On Monday, former Beatles member John Lennon was killed by a fanatic fan, and on Friday...
In this blog post, we will focus on the ancient Chinese theory of calamities to examine how the heavens and human actions are connected and how this theory was used as a political tool. The theory of calamities is a representative East Asian discussion that explains natural phenomena and human affairs in terms of cause and effect. The theory of natural disasters originated in ancient China...
In this blog post, we will learn how the color and transparency of materials are determined by the energy levels and optical properties of electrons. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is a major that deals with all kinds of materials we use. At other schools, this department is known as the Department of New Materials Engineering. The Department of Materials Science and...
In this blog post, we will explain the phenomenon of necking in materials and the destruction process it causes, and look at strain hardening and other technical approaches to prevent it. Recently, South Korea has been heatedly debating the “silver spoon” controversy. The “silver spoon” craze, which began with the saying that children born into wealthy families are born with a silver spoon...
In this blog post, we will look at the impact of advertisements that distort scientific facts on consumers and the responsibilities of companies, consumers, and the government. “Is casein sodium good for her body? Or is fat-free milk better?” “We used milk instead of casein sodium.” These are famous advertising slogans that you may have heard before. In 2010, a company launched a new...
In this blog post, we will look at the stages of development and core technologies of self-driving cars, as well as their impact on our future lives and safety issues. Google, which amazed the world with its artificial intelligence AlphaGo, has its eyes on another technology. It is self-driving cars, which are often depicted in science fiction movies. What is so special about self-driving...
In this blog post, we will look at how the invention and development of automobiles have affected human life and what direction future automobiles will take. In the 21st century, automobiles are considered an indispensable means of transportation. According to a survey conducted by the World Automobile Manufacturers Association (OICA) in 2024, there are approximately 1.4 billion cars in...
In this blog post, we will look at the life and achievements of Dr. Lee Jong-wook, examine his impact on global health, and learn how he contributed to improving health in developing countries. Advances in modern medical technology and health inequalities Compared to the past, people today certainly enjoy a more affluent life, and it is true that advances in medical technology have made it...
In this blog post, we will reflect on what true competitiveness is through the life of Dr. Lee Seung-bok, who overcame a severe disability and achieved success. There was an eight-year-old boy who lived a difficult life as an immigrant in the United States with his parents, who worked all day long without a moment to rest, and his younger siblings, whom he had to take care of. His parents...