In this blog post, we will examine the definition of GMO foods, their current prevalence, safety concerns, and ecological and social impacts, and discuss potential solutions. What is the most important factor for human survival? The answer is food. Among the technologies aimed at producing food more efficiently, GMO food technology has recently garnered significant attention. First, let’s...
In this blog post, we will examine the grounds for opposition to GMOs to shed light on the reality of health concerns and explore where the focus of the debate should shift. Overview of GMOs and Background of the Debate Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth International, the Green Consumers’ Network, Hansalim, the Federation of Organic Agriculture… These are global and South Korean...
In this blog post, I will compare and analyze the current state of Korean botanical gardens and identify areas for improvement based on my visits to British botanical gardens through the Global Challenger program. Program Introduction and Tour Theme Global Challenger is a program offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Seoul National University that provides overseas...
In this blog post, we will analyze the causes of this crisis—including the overreliance on StarCraft, copyright and broadcasting rights disputes, and issues regarding player ethics—using real-world examples, and propose feasible solutions. Esports refers to competitive sports played through computer and video games. Since mental abilities play a greater role than general physical...
In this blog post, we will examine the key logic and examples that demonstrate how certain cases of brood parasitism in birds—which are difficult to explain using Dawkins’ “selfish gene” theory—can be explained more convincingly through an extension of ESS theory. Introduction Anyone who has read Richard Dawkins’ book *The Selfish Gene* will know that it attempts to answer the...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the ink technologies behind e-paper, specifically the principles and applications of electrophoretic and electro-wetting methods. You may have imagined yourself flying on a broomstick and casting spells as a child. J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series sparked that desire, and the scene in the novels where photos in the newspaper moved remains etched in many...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles of electrowetting, as well as the structure, advantages, and disadvantages of e-paper that utilizes this technology. The Concept of E-paper and the Background of Interest Wouldn’t it be convenient if we could easily change the images or text on paper, just like in the movie *Harry Potter*? In reality, active development is underway for...
In this blog post, I will briefly explain the principles and applications of nanoparticle patterning using the electrospray method. We live in an era of rapid scientific and technological advancement, and you have likely come across the term “nano” at least once in newspapers or online. I would like to briefly introduce one method in the field of nanotechnology, where active research is...
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what DSSCs are and how they address the limitations of conventional solar cells. Oil has long been a critical energy source for South Korea’s industrial development. However, due to limited reserves, price volatility, and environmental concerns, interest in renewable energy sources has grown. Renewable energy comes in various forms, such as...
In this blog post, we’ll take a concise look at the principles, diagnostic process, and expected benefits of “the evolution of diagnostic technology using DNA chips.” As human medical technology has advanced dramatically, we are getting closer to overcoming intractable diseases such as cancer and expanding treatment options for conditions that were once considered incurable. However...