In this blog post, I’ll explore whether humanity would truly become happier if it achieved eternal life through science and technology, drawing on various philosophical perspectives and personal experiences.   The Possibility of Eternal Life — The Emergence of Science and Technology and Its Feasibility Looking back at human history, the longing for eternal life has existed for a very long...

In this blog post, I’ll summarize how smart grids and energy storage systems (ESS) will transform home appliances and the power system.   Smart Grids: A Paradigm Shift in the Power Grid Since the 1990s, the rapid advancement of computers and the Internet has brought about major changes across all industries. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)—a management strategy for the integrated...

In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the pros and cons of the “birds of a feather” phenomenon in terms of individual choices and social outcomes.   How to Spot “Birds of a Feather” in Everyday Life Think back to the plots of the superhero movies you loved as a child. Typically, the hero and the villains are pitted against each other; the villains gather like-minded individuals to...

In this blog post, we’ll explain the principles, examples, and real-world applications of Dijkstra’s algorithm in an easy-to-understand way.   Introduction Think back to the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.” When their stepmother abandoned the children in the forest, their first attempt—dropping pebbles to mark their path—failed, and their second attempt—leaving breadcrumbs—didn’t end in...

In this blog post, I’ll explain in simple terms the scope of resource processing engineering and why waste and carbon dioxide reduction technologies are so important.   The Department of Energy and Resource Engineering: Expectations vs. Reality When people hear the term “Department of Energy and Resource Engineering,” many immediately think of “renewable energy.” Many freshmen, myself...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the safety of South Korea’s nuclear power plants by comparing the principles and pros and cons of pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors.   Background and Purpose of This Article Nuclear power plants, commonly referred to as “nuclear plants,” have been the subject of public interest and concern for several years. In particular, following the...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the principles and safety of pressurized water reactors, as well as the key issues surrounding the controversy over the extension of Unit 1 of the Kori Nuclear Power Plant’s operating life.   Nuclear Power and the Image of Fear in South Korea Nuclear power accounts for about 33% of South Korea’s electricity production and has played a major role in industrial...

In this blog post, I’ll explain in simple terms how NMR helps determine the order and manner in which atoms are bonded within a compound.   Why Do We Need to Know the Order of Atomic Bonds? Just like the childhood joke, “What do you get if you split an ant into three parts?”—which makes us laugh—questions about the components of matter are much more serious and important in chemistry. If...

In this blog post, we’ll explain the structure and operating principles of gas springs, as well as typical examples of their use in everyday life, in simple terms.   Many readers have probably been fascinated by the height-adjustable chairs in their father’s office or at school. If you recall sitting in a chair as a child and pulling a lever to lower or raise it, you might have wondered why...

In this blog post, we’ll explain the role and key factors of the catalytic converter, which effectively purifies exhaust gases in gasoline-powered vehicles.   The cold is receding, and the spirit of spring is gradually growing stronger. While spring is generally associated with positive imagery as a time of new beginnings, South Korea faces an unwelcome visitor: yellow dust. This uninvited...