In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the principles, advantages, disadvantages, and future possibilities of dorsal vein recognition technology to overcome the shortcomings of fingerprint and iris recognition. When you go to a store to buy a new cell phone these days, you’ll find that most phones come with fingerprint and iris recognition. In the 2000s, biometrics felt like a...
In this blog post, we explore whether scientific truth is real or just a useful tool. We consider the nature and role of science by looking at the positions of philosophers of science. Philosophy of science is a branch of philosophy that explores what science is and what the future holds for it. Traditionally, many philosophers of science have shed light on issues such as the distinction...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how Chartres Cathedral was created through medieval engineering innovation. Discover the magnificent space created by pinnacle arches, aerial buttresses, and stained glass. When you visit Chartres, a city in northwestern France, you’ll be greeted by a historic structure that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s Chartres Cathedral...
In this blog post, we’ll explore why drones are such a disruptive technology and how they’re impacting our lives. Learn about the possibilities and changes drones can bring to a variety of industries. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become a common sight on TV and other media these days. When drones first appeared on the scene, the perception was that the...
In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the question of whether humans would be happier if they could transcend death and achieve eternal life. Can eternal life and happiness coexist? Today, the average human life expectancy is around 80 years old, meaning that once you are born, you live for 80 years of your own free will. Some people will dream of becoming a world-class soccer...
In this blog post, we’ll explore why we learn history and why countries emphasize it. We’ll look at how history affects our personal lives and how countries operate. Why do we learn history? Yuval Harari, author of the international bestseller “Homo sapiens: A Short History of Man,” explains why we study and learn history in his book “History is neither inevitable nor...
In this blog post, we analyze the impact on society if A.I becomes a major player in the economy, including the widening gap between the rich and poor and the changing role of humans. A while ago, AlphaGo, an artificial intelligence Go robot built by Google, made headlines when it faced off against Lee Sedol, the world’s No. 1 Go player. Before the big match, many people thought it...
This blog post discusses the risks to humans when animals are viewed as tools on mechanized farms. We look at the impact of zoonotic diseases, food safety issues, environmental pollution, and more. Living in the 21st century, we lead materially affluent lives. We can easily get the food we want and rarely experience the pain of hunger. But this abundance was not always taken for granted...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how F1 race cars use hydrodynamics to reach 400 kilometers per hour. Learn about the innovative designs that control aerodynamic drag and downforce! The FIA Formula 1 World Championship, or F1 for short, is the most famous auto racing competition in the world today. The cars that compete in it reach incredible speeds, with top speeds of around 400...
In this blog post, we look at whether UEFA’s FFP rules are the best way to stop soccer owners from pumping money into the game and maintain the financial stability of European soccer. What comes to mind when you think of the most popular sport in the world? For most people, soccer is the first thing that comes to mind. European club soccer, in particular, has a huge following around...