In this blog post, we’ll explore what industrial engineering is and the role it plays in modern society through various examples. Industrial Engineering? When I tell people I majored in industrial engineering in college, I often hear them say, “I’m not really sure what that is.” In fact, industrial engineering is one of those fields where it’s hard to guess what you’ll learn just from the...
In the Age of Levitation: How Do Maglev Trains Float Using Superconductors?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles behind maglev trains and superconductors, as well as how superconductors are utilized in maglev trains. Is it possible to travel from Seoul to Busan in just one hour by train? Even the KTX, currently South Korea’s fastest high-speed train, takes over two hours to travel from Seoul to Busan. If there were a train capable of traveling at speeds...
Is the process the key to success for a chemical plant?
In this blog post, we’ll examine what the key to success is for a chemical plant by looking at chemical processes and the role of reactors. What are South Korea’s leading export items today? While many people think of semiconductors and cutting-edge IT products, petroleum products are also among the country’s leading exports. Although South Korea is a non-oil-producing nation that does not...
Making dinosaurs the size of a palm? How did MOSFET transistors make the miniaturization of electronic devices possible?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles behind how MOSFET transistors enabled the miniaturization of electronic devices and what that means. These days, no matter where you go, it’s easy to spot people using smartphones. People browse the internet or watch videos while walking down the street, and they can make payments with their smartphones even without a credit card or cash...
Why do we have curly hair, and how does a straightening perm work to straighten it?
In this blog post, we’ll take a scientific look at the causes of curly hair and the principles behind how a straightening perm straightens it. Hair that stands on end like a lion’s mane, frizzy and dry-looking strands, and hair that quickly reverts to its original state no matter how hard you straighten it with a flat iron or apply styling products—these are concerns that anyone with curly...
What scientific principles allow golfers to hit the ball so far?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the various scientific principles behind golf, including the golf swing, the motion of the ball, the role of dimples, and how advancements in sports science are influencing the sport. Mechanics and Analysis of the Golf Swing It is often said that there is no single, set rule for the golf swing. In fact, countless golfers have their own unique swing styles...
Why do the dimples on a golf ball make it fly farther?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of vortices in our daily lives and, in particular, how they relate to the flight of a golf ball. When fall arrives, images of colorful foliage, reading, and fall sports days come to mind. Most of us have probably had the experience of sprinting across a wide playground as children, only to trip over a large rock lying there and fall. Similarly...
Can the right to be free from suffering serve as a justification for the advancement of human genetic engineering?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential for advancements in human genetic engineering and the ethical controversies surrounding it from the perspective of the right to be free from suffering. You, Too, Could Be in Pain Let’s imagine this scenario. Every morning, I’m unable to move for 10 minutes due to excruciating lower back pain. It takes me 30 minutes after waking up to struggle...
Solid-Solid Reactions: What Are They?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles and characteristics of solid-solid reactions—where solids react with one another—and how they’re applied in everyday life. Let’s think back to our science lab classes from elementary school through high school. If you paid close attention in class, you’ll likely remember various experiments related to the solid, liquid, and gas states...
How have polymers expanded the possibilities of advanced materials, including LCDs?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the basic concepts and various properties of polymers, as well as their potential applications, with a focus on LCDs. Concepts and Characteristics of Polymers Polymers are important materials used in every aspect of our lives, but despite their significance, they remain a somewhat unfamiliar field to the general public. Unlike the patent dispute between...