In this blog post, we will look at how to understand the reader’s comprehension and level of interest through eye movement analysis and its potential applications. One way to reveal the thought process of readers while they are reading is through eye movement analysis. By tracking the eye movements of readers as they read, it is possible to understand how they are comprehending the...
In this blog post, we will look at how mechanical and aerospace engineering is leading the way in future technologies through convergence with various fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and energy. Engineering is the application of science to optimize natural resources for the benefit of humanity. In today’s rapidly changing society, engineers are becoming...
In this blog post, we’ll look at the limits of adult stem cells and reprogrammed stem cells, and see why embryonic stem cell research is still important. Somatic cell embryonic stem cell research in South Korea was taboo for a while after Dr. Hwang Woo-suk was prosecuted for ethical issues. The news emphasized only the unethical nature of embryonic stem cell research, and embryonic...
In this blog post, we will examine the misconceptions and truths about radiation, from its definition to its effects on the human body and how it is measured. Since the Fukushima nuclear power plant explosion on September 11, 2011, South Koreans have become increasingly fearful of radiation. Radiation poses serious risks, such as genetic mutations and cancer, and is invisible to the naked...
In this blog post, we will look at the characteristics and development of the hyperrealism art movement, explore how artists attempted to precisely reproduce everyday scenes, and examine how artworks communicate with viewers as a result. If you see a couple dressed as tourists standing motionless in an art museum for a long time, people will look at them again. And when they realize that...
In this blog post, we will look at the history and development of blood donation, and explain why blood donation plays an important role in saving lives and how the process works. Have you ever seen a blood donation bus while attending high school? Or have you heard about blood donation centers while walking down the street? If so, you probably know what blood donation is. But how did...
In this blog post, we will examine the potential and limitations of bioenergy and consider its role as a sustainable energy source. Modern industrial civilization has its roots in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. One of the driving forces behind the Industrial Revolution was the use of fossil fuels. During the First Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels were simply used as fuel...
In this blog post, we will introduce how bacteria came to produce vitamin B12 and the biotechnology that made this process possible. Sewage treatment plants bring to mind dirt and foul odors, while vitamin supplements are associated with good health. Therefore, it is difficult to see any connection between sewage treatment plants and vitamin supplements. The two are so different that it is...
In this blog post, we will look at the history and development of cars, analyze how internal combustion engines generate power, and examine the impact cars have had on modern life. Mr. K, a student at Seoul National University, wakes up early every morning and takes his father’s car to Dongcheon Station. He then takes the Shinbundang Line to Gangnam Station, transfers to Line 2, and...
In this blog post, we will look at why embryology was marginalized as a field of study and how the development of molecular biology brought about change. The discussion of “development” has been a hot topic in the life sciences from ancient civilizations to the present day. In particular, the discussion of where and how life originated has existed since ancient Greek times, as can be seen...