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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...

In this blog post, we will examine the role of β-amyloid, which is believed to be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, and the current state of neuroscientific research to understand why a cure is so difficult to find.   What is neuroscience? Many people today do not know what neuroscience is. In a nutshell, neuroscience is the study of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and...

In this blog post, we introduce the principle of natural cooling utilising the unique ventilation structure of termite mounds and examples of energy-saving architecture that imitate this principle.   Mick Pearce, an environmental architect from Zimbabwe, built the East Gate Shopping Centre, a naturally air-conditioned building without air conditioners, in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe...

In this blog post, we will look at how the Iron Man suit, which is a fictional creation in the movies, is connected to actual technological developments, as well as the current capabilities and limitations of the technology.   Humans cannot evolve their bodies any further through natural means, so we must combine with machines to evolve our bodies. -Stephen Hawking Nowadays, with advanced...