This blog post examines how far the ethical legitimacy of scientific research can be accepted and what impact it has on society. David Carrier of the University of Utah stated in a paper submitted to the Journal of Experimental Biology on October 21, 2015, that the human hand evolved to clench into a fist and deliver punches effectively. This research is considered important material for...
In this blog post, we explore how science and technology make our lives more convenient while simultaneously harming the environment and our health, and consider how we should embrace this duality. We live increasingly convenient lives under the protection of science and technology. While science and technology have provided us with abundant lives, few may realize that this very technology...
This blog post examines the historical relationship between science and religion. We will explore not only their opposition but also the possibility of mutual complementarity and coexistence. Introduction If you ask people what relationship science and religion have, opinions will vary, but the most dominant perception is that they exist in opposition to each other. Since ancient Greek...
This blog post examines whether scientific progress has truly brought happiness to humanity and the Earth’s ecosystem, or if it has instead caused new misfortunes. Over the past few centuries, humanity has achieved remarkable progress. Humans can now live beyond 100 years, and converse face-to-face with people on the other side of the globe without ever meeting them in person. Such...
Shape-memory polymers, like rubber bands, return to their original form after deformation! Discover the principles and applications of this remarkable material, which leverages elasticity and resilience to drive innovation across diverse industries like medicine and robotics. Two young children are playing with a yellow rubber band. They’re competing to see who can make more...
This blog post examines the connection between health and human rights and discusses why addressing the health issues of the socially vulnerable should be an important goal. The Definition of Health and Social Inequality “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” — Constitution of WHO, 1948 When the...
This blog post examines whether excessive packaging is simply consumer deception or an inevitability driven by changing consumer demands. These days, many packaged goods—such as food, cosmetics, and gift sets—face consumer criticism. The reason is clear: excessive packaging deceives consumers to maximize profits. The term “excessive packaging” is often used pejoratively by consumers to...
This blog post examines the scientific validity and philosophical nature of string theory, questioning its very essence. Einstein, famous for his theory of relativity, had a final dream: unifying all forces in the universe into one. His final quest, dubbed the ‘unified field theory,’ was unsuccessful, and since then, countless physicists have attempted to achieve it. Under the perspective...
This blog post explores what values scientists should pursue amidst the benefits and threats that science and technology bring to humanity. Entering the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the advancement of science and technology has brought many benefits to humanity. Unlike the era when people sustained their livelihoods through hunting and gathering, we can now cultivate and...
This blog post examines whether science is composed solely of pure rationality or if irrational elements are also part of its essence. In modern society, science is receiving massive investments and its status is becoming increasingly solidified. Some even say that science’s authority in the modern era rivals that of religious authority in the Middle Ages. The medieval era, dominated...