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I'm a "Cat Detective" I help reunite lost cats with their families. I recharge over a cup of café latte, enjoy walking and traveling, and expand my thoughts through writing. By observing the world closely and following my intellectual curiosity as a blog writer, I hope my words can offer help and comfort to others.

If all computers are vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre, is there any technology that can keep them safe?

In this blog post, we will look at how technologies introduced to improve CPU performance created security vulnerabilities such as Meltdown and Spectre.   If you are interested in IT news, you may remember the security issues known as “Meltdown” and “Spectre” that occurred some time ago. These two bugs are powerful vulnerabilities that allow information to be stolen without anyone knowing...

Is it possible to complete a 30-story building in half a month using a modular assembly method?

In this blog post, we will examine the principles and advantages of the modular assembly method, which dramatically reduces construction time, and look at its potential and limitations through actual application examples.   When walking down the street, it is easy to see buildings under construction. If you pay a little attention to such sites on your daily commute, you can estimate how long...

How does the metaverse feel like reality?

In this blog post, we will look at how various sensory transmission technologies, such as HMD, VR gloves, treadmills, and motion tracking, create a realistic immersion in the metaverse.   The term “metaverse” is a combination of “meta,” meaning “beyond,” and “universe,” referring to a space where the real world and virtual space actively interact with each other. The metaverse is not simply...

Does mukbang convey taste or manipulate desire?

In this blog post, we will take a look at the other side of mukbang and foodie content, and explore how the media influences our culinary experiences and consumer desires.   Introduction I often find myself saving information about restaurants on social media sites such as Facebook. The era of eating to live is over. We have become beings who live to eat. Modern people search for restaurants...

How does the retina detect light and transmit it to the brain?

In this blog post, we will look at how the main cells of the retina, such as rod cells and cone cells, convert light into electrical signals and transmit them to the brain via the optic nerve.   The retina plays an important role in our ability to distinguish objects and perceive the world around us. The retina is a neural tissue that receives light entering through the pupil, forms images...

Why is friction necessary even though it hinders movement?

In this blog post, we will learn about the definition and types of friction, the meaning of the coefficient of friction, and the important role friction plays in our daily lives and safety.   Friction is a force that exists in almost every moment of our daily lives. We need friction when walking down the street, using a pencil, and even when buying things. We will explain in detail what...

Why don’t vinegar and oil separate in mayonnaise?

In this blog post, we will learn about the scientific principles of emulsification (emulsion), in which water and oil mix together, using mayonnaise and vinaigrette as examples, and how it is used in everyday life.   It’s a day to go out to eat with my family. To celebrate, you decide to go to an Italian restaurant for pasta. In keeping with the atmosphere of the restaurant, bread and...

Can the marshmallow experiment predict a child’s future?

In this blog post, we will look at how children’s ability to delay gratification is formed through the marshmallow experiment and how it affects their long-term life.   Psychologist Michelle conducted an experiment on children’s self-control. She took a group of 4-year-old children into a room, gave them each a marshmallow, and told them that if they waited until she came back...

Can the Northeast Asia Super Grid contribute to energy security and political stability?

This blog post examines the concept and technical basis of the Northeast Asia Super Grid, as well as its potential political implications for regional security and cooperation.   Recently, there has been much discussion about the Northeast Asia Super Grid. The Northeast Asia Super Grid is a project that aims to efficiently manage electricity by producing electricity in Mongolia and Russia...

How does scientific truth develop at the boundary between mainstream and non-mainstream theories?

In this blog post, we explore how scientific truth develops at the boundary between mainstream and non-mainstream theories, and the controversies that arise in the process.   Until the end of the 16th century, the theory that the Earth was the center of the universe and that the sun, stars, and planets revolved around it (geocentric theory) was firmly established in people’s minds. At...