In this blog post, we look at the theoretical validity and verifiability of multiverse theory and explore the limits to its acceptance as science.   In the winter of 2014, the movie Interstellar hit the box office with 10 million viewers. The movie was a stroke of genius for bringing the concepts of relativity and multiverse theory of modern physics to the screen in a realistic way. These...

Touchscreen technology is a key innovation of the smartphone era, transforming our daily lives and providing convenience and efficiency.   When you get on the subway on your way home and look around, there’s a common sight you see all the time. Almost everyone has a smartphone in their hand, watching a movie, browsing the internet, or chatting. A few years ago, this was a rare sight...

This blog post is a philosophical exploration of the question: if advances in science and technology make eternal life possible, will it bring true happiness?   Humanity has made remarkable scientific advances throughout history. The use of tools and fire led to civilization, and the development of agriculture led to settled life. The development of agriculture allowed humans to move from a...

In this blog post, we explore the possibilities of dye-sensitized solar cell technology to generate environmentally friendly energy while relaxing on a warm spring day.   It’s that time of year again, and the last thing you want to do is sit at work and listen to your boss nagging you. We’d all love to be out in the sunshine, wearing colorful clothes, and enjoying a spring outing...

This blog post explores the creation of a new humanity through genetic manipulation and its future, and offers deep reflections on where we are headed.   A prospective parent had a routine test at the gynecologist’s office for her baby, who was due in a few months. As they wait for the results, the doctor tells them with a grave expression that there is a serious problem. “If you leave...

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to use data mining to identify a correlation between diapers and beer sales and how you can use it to increase sales.   You are the store manager of Store A of L-Mart, a large supermarket. A competitor, H-Mart, has recently opened nearby, and you’re worried that your store’s sales have dropped significantly. You decide to ask for help...

This blog post explores the evolutionary and economic implications of why altruistic behavior is rare but still important in human society.   We’re constantly bombarded with news stories about “rich people giving big” and “celebrities volunteering”. The reason why altruistic behaviors like volunteering and giving are so controversial and prominent in our society is that they are rarely...

Embryonic stem cell research offers revolutionary possibilities, but it also raises bioethical and research safety concerns. In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at them.   In recent years, science and technology have been developing rapidly, especially biotechnology. Biotechnology has made breakthroughs in genetic engineering, stem cell research, gene editing technologies, and more...

DuPont’s transformation from a textile company to a multidisciplinary science company shows how Six Sigma can drive quality improvement and innovation.   The synthetic fiber nylon is all too familiar to engineering students studying chemistry. Considered one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, nylon was created in 1938 by the DuPont Company in the United States. DuPont...

This blog post recognizes the ethical challenges posed by rapid advances in science and technology, and explores ways to address them.   Humanity and science and technology: advances and costs Humanity has made remarkable advances in science and technology over the past century. Some would argue that the changes that have occurred in the last hundred years are even greater than those that...