This blog post examines whether the ocean can become a solution to global warming through artificial carbon dioxide injection and carbon cycling. We will analyze various methods and their environmental impacts. The ocean absorbs heat from the atmosphere through ocean circulation and transports that heat to other locations in space and time. This plays a crucial role in Earth’s...
Antibiotics exert powerful antibacterial effects by disrupting bacterial survival mechanisms, but they face new challenges due to the emergence of resistant bacteria. We explore the mechanism of antibiotic action and strategies to overcome resistance. In China, moldy tofu was used to treat pimples and boils as early as 2,500 years ago. Similarly, in Korea, soybean paste was applied to...
This blog post examines the ethical conflict and legalization debate surrounding dog meat, a traditional part of Korea’s food culture, and where it is unfolding. The debate over Korea’s dog meat culture has persisted for a long time. Korean animal lover groups and animal protection associations criticize the dog meat culture and consistently oppose the legalization of dogs as...
This blog post explores how high-resolution imaging enabled by tissue clearing technology will transform brain science and disease research. The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the body. The number of neurons (the basic unit cells of the nervous system) in the brain is approximately 100 billion, comparable to the number of stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, which contains...
This blog post explores whether Karl Popper’s philosophy of falsificationism and the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics are mutually compatible. Karl Popper, renowned for scientific falsificationism, also articulated his stance on probability theory while explaining his philosophical ideology in his book ‘The Logic of Scientific Discovery’. Based on his own theory of...
This blog post revisits the importance of engineering ethics through the causes and course of the Challenger explosion, examining the ethical responsibilities and decisions we must practice. On January 28, 1986, NASA’s space shuttle Challenger, carrying the future of all humanity, launched with great ambition. Under the watchful eyes of the world, the Challenger, laden with the hopes...
This blog post examines whether peer evaluation is truly the best solution for tackling the frequent free-riding problem in group assignments. There’s a popular Korean webtoon that resonated with countless college students and was even adapted into a drama a few months ago. Its title is ‘Cheese in the Trap’. The protagonist, Hong Seol, comes from a financially struggling family and...
This blog post examines whether humanity can prevent a Third World War based on the lessons of two world wars, exploring its possibility and the future nature of warfare. Looking back at human history, war has been an essential component of human civilization. Since the concept of surplus production was introduced, conflicts large and small have never ceased. War has developed alongside...
In this blog post, we explore how we can learn the true meaning of design from nature, beyond the harmony of function and aesthetics. The fundamental concepts of design are function and form. These two elements pursue opposing goals, making it challenging to find harmony between them. When prioritizing function, form often suffers; when focusing on form, function typically falls short...
This blog post examines various perspectives on whether installing CCTV in kindergartens is an effective measure for preventing child abuse and ensuring safety, or an unnecessary step that infringes on teachers’ fundamental rights and privacy. We are constantly watched by CCTV. When visiting public places, it’s easy to spot CCTV cameras watching us from the ceiling. In fact...