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This blog post explores why humanity has regarded the brain as the most mysterious organ and has continuously explored it across the ages.   Ever since the first beings worthy of being called ‘human’ appeared on Earth, humanity has carefully observed and studied their own bodies. In an era when the body was one’s entire possession and the sole driving force for obtaining food...

This blog post examines whether humanity can secure sustainable energy through nuclear fusion technology, exploring the current state of research and its potential.   Where does the energy we use come from? Earth receives energy from sunlight, which drives the water cycle, stores heat in the ground, and enables plants to perform photosynthesis. This process acts as an essential element for...

This blog post explores why civil engineering is essential for infrastructure design and management, beyond simple construction.   In fact, the Department of Construction and Environmental Engineering is the Department of Civil Engineering. People often associate civil engineering with manual labor, as it is widely known that civil engineering is the field that studies construction. But...

The economy is constantly changing, but it’s not easy to know exactly when it improves or deteriorates. We’ll explore the key factors determining economic growth and recession, examining the causes of business cycles and their impacts.   When is the economy good, and when is it bad? Watching the news or looking around, the economy always seems tough. It’s rare to hear that...

Economic articles aren’t just simple information—they’re crucial tools for making decisions. But are they truly helpful? This article explores how to properly read and utilize economic news, and how to develop your economic judgment.   How to Read Economic Articles Hearing that a company’s performance is poor shouldn’t lead you to hastily conclude, ‘This company is...

In this blog post, we explore whether artificial intelligence can think like humans and make rational judgments beyond simple calculations, using various examples.   Deep Blue conquering chess, AlphaGo defeating Lee Sedol at Go, and the Haken and Apell algorithm proving the Four Color Theorem—a long-standing mathematical challenge—are just some examples of AI showcasing its limitless...

This blog post explores the new humans born through genetic engineering and the resulting social and ethical issues. Are we truly prepared to bear the consequences?   Historically, humans were considered divine creations. Since humans built civilization around 3500 BCE, for roughly half a millennium, humans viewed themselves as someone’s creation. This claim was gradually supplanted by...

This blog post explores why electricity is essential and how power plants reliably produce and supply it.   Electricity has become an indispensable part of modern life. From the household appliances we use daily to the large machinery operating in factories, electricity plays a vital role in countless ways. Moreover, as digital devices like smartphones and computers have become deeply...

Evolution is a scientifically established theory, yet it still has limitations and controversies. This article explores the history of evolution, its key concepts, and points of criticism to examine its validity.   Limitations of Evolution and Scientific Debate Most people, excluding fervent religious believers who adhere to Christian fundamentalism, consider the theory of evolution to be...

The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 was not simply an iceberg collision; it was deeply related to buoyancy and the ship’s structure. Water flooding in from the collision reduced buoyancy, and ultimately, the ship could not overcome gravity and sank.   What comes to mind when you hear the word “Titanic”? Many people will recall the tragic love story of its two protagonists. However, in...