In this blog post, we’ll take a look at holographic technology and how it uses the principle of light interference to create 3D images, and explore the revolutionary changes it could bring to science, art, and industry.   Holography is a combination of the Greek words “holo,” meaning “complete,” and “graphy,” meaning “picture,” and refers to the technology of taking and reproducing...

In this blog post, we’ll explore whether genes determine human personality, disease, intelligence, and appearance, using a combination of scientific research and the influence of environmental factors.   The information that determines how each cell will behave in a particular situation is contained in the genes in the cell. Therefore, the proper expression of genetic information...

In this blog post, you’ll learn the difference between magnetic stripe cards and smartcards, which are widely used in financial transactions. Compare their features, security, and how they’re used.   In the past, most financial transactions were made with cash and checks. People either paid cash in person or made payments via check, which was a time-consuming process. But today...

In this blog post, we’ll demystify the technology behind gapless music streaming and how it works. Learn how buffering and data transfer work together to make your music experience seamless.   When you use the internet to watch a movie or listen to a song, you may come across the word “streaming”. What is streaming? Streaming is a process in which a provider sends material and a...

In this blog post, we will analyze the main factors that affect wave speed: amplitude, wavelength, horizontal distance, and depth, and explain their relationship to physical properties.   We will derive the speed of travel of a wave through three variables: amplitude, horizontal distance, and wavelength. Before we begin, let’s define the terms. Amplitude, which is wave amplitude in...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the implications of granting citizenship to the AI robot Sophia, as well as the ethical and legal issues that this advancement raises, and how we can respond.   In October 2017, a historic event took place in Saudi Arabia, where a robot was granted citizenship for the first time. Her name is Sophia, and she not only has a nearly human-like appearance...

In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at whether healthcare privatization is a threat to public health or a necessary change to improve the quality of healthcare services.   On August 12, 2014, the South Korean government announced a plan to promote the service industry at a meeting on trade and investment promotion chaired by the president. The plan was mainly aimed at the healthcare...

In this blog post, we explore why Homo sapiens is changing itself through intelligent design, but is also headed for extinction.   “Homo symbius” means symbiotic human, a concept proposed by a South Korean professor as a new image of humanity for the 21st century. The idea is that we, as Homo sapiens, need to live in symbiosis with other species in order to survive as the planet’s...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how traditional Korean music harmonizes while maintaining the independence of each instrument. We’ll explore the structure of traditional ensembles and the characteristics of each instrument.   Music is an art that is made with sound as a material, so if the material, sound, is different, the music will be different. The sounds we use in our...

In this blog post, we explore the nature and concept of art, looking at different art forms. It provides an interesting perspective to help you gain a deeper understanding of what art is.   When asked what art is, we might say something like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa or Beethoven’s symphony or ballet Swan Lake. And we wouldn’t be wrong. But what would the answer be if...