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In this blog post, we will take a scientific look at how microorganisms in the stomachs of ruminants break down fiber and use it to produce energy.   Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy for humans and other animals. Carbohydrates are divided into fiber and non-fiber. Humans use enzymes synthesized in the body to break down non-fiber, such as starch in grains, into glucose, which...

In this blog post, we will explore the principles behind bacteriophages, which reproduce by infecting bacteria, and why they are attracting attention as a treatment method.   Some people will argue that this is nonsense. However, no one thinks it is strange to eat lactobacillus bacteria, so why are people reluctant to eat viruses? In fact, in the US, a virus called bacteriophage is sprinkled...

In this blog post, we explore the possibility of applying theories of the microscopic world, such as quantum mechanics, to the macroscopic world, and how this could be used to predict or change the future society.   The world we live in is a macroscopic world that can be distinguished visually. In other words, we live in a world where we can distinguish objects by receiving photons emitted...

In this blog post, we will examine the selfish attitudes of modern society through the phenomenon of free riding in university teamwork and consider why it is important to live righteously.   During our college years, we sometimes witness “free riding.” This refers to situations where certain members of a team do not participate actively in a team project but receive the same grade as others...

In this blog post, we will look at the principles and possibilities of wireless power transmission technology, focusing on magnetic induction and magnetic resonance.   Wireless power transmission is less efficient than wired power transmission, which connects devices directly to a power source, but it offers the advantage of allowing electronic devices to be moved and used freely. Wireless...

In this blog post, we will examine whether the common belief that “a house built on sand will collapse” is scientifically valid by looking at the settlement characteristics and differences between clay and sand soil.   There is an old saying, “a house built on sand.” The dictionary defines it as “a house built on sand, meaning something that has a weak foundation and is likely to collapse...

In this blog post, we will revisit Modigliani’s artistic philosophy and works based on his statement, “I will paint the eyes when I know the soul.”   On the last day of September, when summer and autumn coexisted, I visited the Modigliani exhibition, ‘The Legend of Montparnasse,’ at the Hangaram Art Museum. This exhibition was prepared over a long period of time, and the efforts and...

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...

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...

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...