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In this blog post, we will reconsider whether the future of physics is truly over, considering the limitations of the Standard Model and the possibilities of superstring theory.   In 1900, British physicist William Thomson declared at the British Association for the Advancement of Science: “There is no possibility of any new discoveries in physics. The only thing left for us to do is to...

In this blog post, we will look at how the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence will change our lives and society.   Not only in Korea but also around the world, there is a strong trend toward industrialization through electronic networks. Other industries have also evolved thanks to the development of the electronics industry. Instead of paying with cash, people are now making...

In this blog post, we will examine how the saying “love is blind” can be explained by brain science through fMRI research.   The phrase “Love is blind, and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit” from Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merchant of Venice” Act II, Scene VI expresses how men and women fall in love as if they were blind. When we fall in love, we are said to be...

In this blog post, we take a balanced look at the positive effects of the spread of surveillance systems, including CCTV, as well as the issues of privacy infringement and abuse of power that have been raised.   “Illegal dumping is being filmed. If caught, you will be fined up to $1,000.” People passing by a garbage collection facility are startled by a warning voice accompanied by bright...

In this blog post, we will look at how close the metaverse has come to reality, focusing on sensory transmission devices and motion tracking technology.   The term “metaverse” is a combination of “meta,” meaning “beyond,” and “universe,” referring to the world, and refers to a space where the real world and virtual space actively interact with each other. The metaverse goes beyond the...

In this blog post, we will look at various research examples to see how the neurotransmitter serotonin affects our emotions and health.   I first learned about neurotransmitters when I participated in a brain science camp in high school. Neurotransmitters are substances released between neurons, and there are various types, each with different effects on nerve transmission. I learned that...

In this blog post, we will examine the scientific principles behind three-parent IVF technology for the prevention of genetic diseases, as well as the ethical issues and social implications that arise from it.   On April 6, 2016, in Mexico, the world’s first three-parent baby, Abraham Hassan, was born to two mothers and one father. Normally, a child inherits DNA from the egg and sperm...

In this blog post, we will examine how human identity and autonomy are changing amid the advancement of cyborg technology, and what can preserve humanity.   “Sapiens” is a term used to refer to us, intelligent humans who are capable of thinking and making judgments. However, there are those who say that these intelligent sapiens are facing the end of the world. Readers who are familiar with...

In this blog post, we will examine the reasons why wisdom teeth are particularly painful and why extraction is inevitable from an evolutionary perspective and through the medical process.   In the Korean novel Obaltan, there is a scene where the main character, Cheol-ho, suffers from toothache due to wisdom teeth on both sides of his mouth. This toothache goes beyond mere physical pain and...

In this blog post, we will examine what rights heirs can exercise through their reserved portion of the estate with regard to property disposed of without compensation after the commencement of inheritance.   Under the private property system, everyone is free to dispose of their property as they wish. This is one of the fundamental rights of property owners, who can dispose of their...