In this blog post, we will examine the changes antibiotics have brought to the treatment of infectious diseases in humans, as well as the problems that antibiotic use in agriculture and livestock can cause—such as antibiotic-resistant bacteria and risks to humans, animals, and the environment—and consider South Korea’s current regulatory framework and future challenges.   Throughout history...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the design of amusement rides stimulates riders’ senses and brains to create thrills and enjoyment.   Many people consider roller coasters to be the most thrilling rides at amusement parks. On a roller coaster, the most thrilling part is, of course, the moment of plummeting from a great height. But roller coasters aren’t the only rides with a drop...

In this blog post, we will examine whether the safety of aging nuclear power plants can be judged solely based on their operating lifespan. We will also consider how to decide between shutting down or continuing to operate these plants, based on the safety assessments strengthened after the Fukushima nuclear accident, South Korea’s extended operation system, and the country’s electricity supply...

In this blog post, I’ll explore the evolution of the various atomic models humanity has devised to understand the nature of the atom, the essence of the atom revealed in that process, and the new perspective this offers on the world we live in.   A long time ago, by human standards, the British chemist John Dalton gave me the name “atom.” Of course, the ancient Greek philosophers also called...

In this blog post, we’ll examine how the passwords we use are protected, explore the roles of hash functions and salts, and reflect on the importance of password security.   While studying computer science, I became curious about how passwords are protected. In the past, a hacking incident occurred at “Auction,” a major website that once had 10 million members. When a web service is hacked...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the mechanisms behind the development of cystic fibrosis, its effects on the airways and pancreas, and how treatment for the disease has evolved—from past therapies to current CFTR modulators and research into gene-based therapies.   When people see a mother holding her child upside down and patting their chest, many might think, “The child and mother are...

In this blog post, we will examine whether the development of civilization and technological progress can be harnessed to go beyond mere convenience and realize happiness for all, and whether such an ideal world can be created through virtual reality and robotics.   Human civilization continues to advance step by step. The direction of this progress is toward making human life more...

In this blog post, we’ll explore what graphene is—a material that originated from a simple experiment using adhesive tape—how it was discovered, the outstanding properties that make it useful in real-world industries, and the industrial potential and remaining challenges for graphene as of 2026.   Who will win the Nobel Prize? People often assume that scientists who achieve breakthroughs...

In this blog post, we’ll examine how much time people spend on TV and video content based on the latest Time Use Survey results, explore the evolution of TV, display technology, and changes in broadcast signals, and look at how TV will evolve in the future.   According to the “2024 Time Use Survey Results” released by Statistics Korea in 2025, citizens aged 10 and older spent an average of 5...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and characteristics of social media, the principles behind the rapid spread of information, and the features and evolution of Twitter and Facebook—two of the most prominent social media platforms—to understand how social media delivers information compared to traditional news and how it has transformed the way people communicate.   Recently, more...