In this blog post, we take a closer look at the convenience and addictiveness of social media, as well as the psychology behind our unconscious usage. Have you ever used one of the half-price discount coupons that have become popular recently? These coupons allow you to purchase items at prices much lower than the market price, and are conditional on a large number of purchases being made...
In this blog post, we will look at the possibilities and future prospects of nanotechnology, which overcomes the limitations of existing cancer treatments and acts precisely on cancer cells. Despite being the most common disease today, cancer is probably the most difficult to treat. With the advancement of modern medical technology, cancer treatments are improving day by day, and various...
In this blog post, we will look at how social perceptions of personal tastes have changed through the changing meanings of the word otaku. Why did otaku come to have a positive meaning? Just five years ago, the word ‘otaku’ was used in a very negative sense to refer to people who were abnormally obsessed with Japanese manga and anime and were unattractive in appearance. However, the...
In this blog post, we will look at how thermodynamics, dynamics, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics are applied to sport through the Winter Olympic events. On 20 February 2022, the Olympic Games came to a close in Beijing, China. The sweat and tears of many athletes moved countless people. There are many reasons why people are moved by the Olympics. The thrilling competition, individual...
In this blog post, we will learn how to choose a good car based on various specifications such as fuel economy, height, wheelbase, and wheelbase. I used to have no interest or knowledge about cars. The only things I knew about cars from my friends were the prices and fuel efficiency of cars such as Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz, or things related to driving and style. When I searched for...
In this blog post, we will look at how engines have developed alongside human civilisation, from simple prehistoric power devices to modern eco-friendly, high-performance engines. Everyone has probably felt their heart race at the sound of a car or plane engine roaring as if it were about to tear the sky apart. In the film Mad Max, the 8-cylinder engine, which the characters shouted at...
In this blog post, we will look at how urban environments and street structures affect our safety. One of the major issues in South Korean society recently is the increase in crimes against unspecified individuals, such as indiscriminate assaults and child sexual abuse, which can occur in ordinary neighbourhoods. These incidents do not simply mean an increase in statistics, but are a...
In this blog post, we will examine the criteria for defining artworks and the significance of philosophical shifts, focusing on Arthur Danto’s theory of ‘the end of art.’ Arthur Danto, a leading theorist and critic of contemporary art philosophy, declared the end of art. He found the inspiration for this claim at Andy Warhol’s ‘Brillo Boxes’ exhibition held at the Stable...
In this blog post, we will learn about the principle and importance of avalanche photodiodes, which effectively amplify weak light signals in optical communications. Optical communications use light, which allows information to be transmitted very quickly. However, as the length of the optical communication cable increases, the intensity of the light decreases, so the optical signal...
In this blog post, we will look at how piezoelectric materials work and examples of their use in everyday life to understand why this technology is attracting attention as a future eco-friendly energy source. Basic principles of piezoelectric materials In the photo below, a gentle breeze is blowing. The grass in the meadow is swaying in the breeze, and among the grass, a unique tree is...