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In this blog post, we’ll examine whether MSG is actually harmful to human health, focusing on its history, ingredients, manufacturing process, and the controversies surrounding it.   The Origins of the Controversy and Public Perception Negative perceptions of MSG began to spread as Korean TV programs intensively covered the use of flavor enhancers. A major controversy erupted after one...

In this blog post, we’ll break down the principles, pros and cons, and clinical roles of MRI and CT in an easy-to-understand way.   Why Are Imaging Tests Important? In modern society, medical technology continues to advance, and people want to live longer, healthier lives. Against this backdrop, the demand for and research into reliable diagnostic technologies have become increasingly...

In this blog post, I’ll explain in simple terms what data compression technology lies behind MP3s and why they allow us to store so many songs on such small devices.   Introduction I still vividly remember the shock I felt when I first saw an iPod box emblazoned with the phrase “1,000 songs in your pocket.” The fact that a palm-sized device could hold so many songs seemed like magic to me...

In this blog post, I will analyze the advantages and limitations that MMORPGs can offer to the study of collective behavior by examining their physical and structural similarities, the projection of player behavior, and real-world examples such as the “Tainted Blood Incident.”   Motivation for Choosing the Topic Since the late 1990s, the development of gaming technology has led to a surge in...

In this blog post, we’ll explain the concept of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and its key fabrication processes—lithography and etching—in simple terms.   From cartoon to reality: tiny machines are all around us Anyone who has watched “The Magic School Bus” will remember the children learning about science whilst riding on a bus that could change size at will. In particular, the...

In this blog post, taking the premise of the film ‘The Matrix’ as our starting point, we will establish a few premises and explore the question of which life we would choose between reality and a virtual reality that is indistinguishable from it.   Setting the Scene — The Matrix Dilemma Let us recall Neo’s situation in the film. It is the scene where Morpheus offers him a pill...

In this blog post, I’ll outline the differences between LTE, LTE-A and Broadband LTE, and explain how the recent spectrum auction is affecting mobile operators and users.   What are LTE, LTE-A and Broadband LTE? LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is a wireless communication standard developed from WCDMA, one of the existing 3G technologies. Mobile communication generations are primarily...

In this blog post, we will outline the concept and advantages of LNG-FPSOs, their core technologies, and the challenges facing South Korea’s shipbuilding and offshore industry.   What are offshore plants and LNG-FPSOs? Due to the recent slowdown in the global economy, the shipbuilding and offshore industry is experiencing a general downturn. South Korea’s shipbuilding sector, which has...

In this blog post, we’ll look at what LIBS is and why Curiosity uses it to analyse Martian soil.   What is LIBS? LIBS stands for Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy. Put simply, it is a method of identifying the constituent elements by firing a strong laser pulse at a sample to instantly turn it into a plasma state, and then analysing the spectrum of light emitted as the plasma cools. The...

In this blog post, we’ll focus on temperature and thermal management systems—particularly the role of thermal interface material (TIM)—which significantly impact the lifespan of LEDs.   LEDs and Heat: Why Temperature Matters An LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a device that emits light when an electric current flows through a compound semiconductor junction, causing electrons and holes to...