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Science Technology and Society Complete Notes
Science Technology and Society Complete Notes
Science Technology and Society Complete Notes
Stones, antlers, wood, and bones were some of the first materials used by
humans to manufacture tools. Humans also found fire by rubbing two stones or
pieces of wood together. Humans wore clothing between 25,000 and 50,000
The present age is referred to as the Information Age, Digital Age, Computer
Age, or New Media Age, depending on who you ask. This period is marked by
Despite the fact that the Information Age began in the 1970s with the
introduction of personal computers, it was not really a boom until the ability to
but only became widely available in the 1980s. Consumers may purchase
these home computers at a reasonable cost, and they are meant for a single
non-technical purpose.
The World Wide Web, sometimes known as the www, was officially launched
the "Father of the Web." Others in the tech sector, such as Vint Cerf and Bob
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Metcalfe, are credited with being the "Father of the Internet" and the "Father of
Netscape first made this technology available to the public on August 9, 1995,
when they launched their website. Following this, Netscape's stock price soars,
valuing the business at more than $2 billion on the first day of its trading
session. The initial public offering (IPO), also known as the "Input Process
businesses.
This digital revolution, which can be compared to the industrial revolution and
during this time period when digital logic circuits, as well as related technology
such as computers, digital mobile phones, and the internet, are becoming
practices.
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF SCIENCE IN BOTH
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The extent to which astronomy, medicine, and natural history have influenced
diverse sources such as scientific and non scientific writings, archives, or even
technical literature. Galenism was widely practiced and popular in the area of
irreplaceable service to the general public and society. This holds true for other
scientific areas as well, including medical history and astronomy, both of which
are closely tied to medicine. Various studies have been conducted, with the
medicine operates. During the reign of the Spanish Catholic Monarchy in the
Kingdom of Valencia in the 16th and 17th centuries, health care and medical
2. Scientific and educational activities for the general public During the reign of
the Spanish Catholic Monarchy, the Baroque depiction of medicine, and even
representations and pictures, particularly of sickness and the sick during the
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reign of the Spanish Catholic Monarchy, are used as a foundation for
doctor, which are today housed at the archives and libraries of Catalonia and
Valencia.
particularly via herbaria, chronicles, and medicinal literature from the Indies,
significant factors in the growth of the Philippines, yet it is the most difficult to
achieve. Progressive nations throughout the globe have placed this technology
Global Innovation Index, which ranks 128 economies according to their level of
innovation, places our nation at number 74 out of 128. Philippines had a score
over our previous score of 31.1 in 2015, which placed the Philippines 83rd out
Our nation was rated fifth out of the seven members of the Association of
Philippines came in ahead of Indonesia (88th) and Cambodia (95th), but trailed
behind Singapore, which came in sixth, Malaysia (35th), Thailand (52nd), and
The poor performance of the STI sector in our nation is a result of a lack of STI
people. There are many sectors in our nation that do not appreciate,
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acknowledge, or grasp the need of using science-based information and
Furthermore, there are flaws in the professional and social culture, particularly
public, and even the government. Even in other areas such as fisheries and
MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized companies) and other sectors such
nation is not prepared for, however, since we are not devoting enough
our nation is severely lacking in the technicians and scientists required for our
progress. This has resulted in our nation experiencing poor agricultural and
patents, among other things. Despite the fact that we have highly skilled
technicians and scientists, our government does not have the necessary local
investments to retain them. Despite the fact that these experts have received
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training overseas, they are unable to work in our nation owing to a lack of
Science and technology are having an increasing effect on society since they
have the potential to make people's lives easier. People now have the
ethics, and justice, as well as to create cultures and improve human situations,
However, despite the fact that the objectives and points of view of science and
their expectations of their immediate surroundings and the world in which they
Science puts concepts to the test by using data gathered from the realm of
science can assist us in learning more about our health and the dangers that
Technology, on the other hand, has the potential to have an impact on our
environment, society, and its people. This might have a beneficial or bad
influence on the situation. While the positive impact can be making people's
way of living easier and more convenient, there can be a negative impact as
well, such as addiction to the point where it can impair people's communication
hearing loss, neck strain, and even increased anxiety and depression.
Technology may also have an effect on our brain, particularly on the sleep
Radiation may be released from these devices if they are used excessively or
incorrectly. Cardiovascular disease and cancer are two conditions that may
a. A mobile phone
create contact lists, make phone calls, set up a voicemail box, and text or call
contacts. It was only in the 1980s that this device became accessible on the
market. This device may have both positive and negative effects on its users.
might be anything from your global positioning system (GPS) to video gaming
applications available for enhancing our health, our cell phone may also serve
First and foremost, our may assist us in eating more healthfully. There are a
variety of websites and applications that provide healthy recipes. Making use
of our mobile phones as food journals is more convenient in this situation. Diet
plans may be recorded on paper and with a pen, which is more practical and
straightforward.
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Second, by recording our physical activity, our mobile phones may help us
stay healthy and active. According to research, the accuracy of step counts
providing feedback and creating objectives. Another factor is that we use our
strenuous activities. Using a cell phone may also help to relieve tension,
particularly if you download and listen to relaxing music or even natural sounds.
It is preferable to try yoga since the breathing methods and physical motions
Cell phones, on the other hand, have negative consequences. The negative
Second, mobile phones, particularly heavy cell phone users, might cause us to
get nervous. Students who use their mobile phones excessively likely to have
night. These continuous warnings have the potential to disrupt your sleep.
spending an excessive amount of time with this device might result in physical
concerns for the user. The following are some of the negative health
1. Turn off mobile phones or set them to silent mode at night. Preventing
excessive screen time before bedtime is essential for healthy sleep. Users find
it difficult to relax while they are engaged in activities such as gaming (such as
they use this device for an extended period of time, particularly in their fingers
and wrists. The frequent staring at the screens of electronic devices becomes
3. Turn off the sound system if necessary. We may lose our sense of hearing if
we listen to music via earbuds while using a device, particularly if the volume is
turned up loud.
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4. Create a strategy for the usage of mobile phones. Only use it when it is
absolutely necessary.
phones has a high potential for containing human carcinogens, which may
cause significant harm to our DNA and cells, resulting in burns, cancer, and
other illnesses, among other things. The major consequence is on the brain,
where our brain blood arteries perish, which might result in seizures if they are
not treated. The eyes are also severely damaged, since there is a risk of
of heating.
RADIATION
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According to experts, maintaining a safe distance between oneself and one's
mobile phone is essential. It is not required for us to put it in the pockets of our
blouses, polos, or jeans since it is so little. Cell phones should not be held
close to our ears while making or receiving calls since doing so exposes our
keep in mind is that we should switch off our mobile phones more often since
Experts advise that we keep our mobile phones at least three meters away
from our bodies while we sleep, or that we leave the device on our chair or
sofa while we sleep. It is also crucial not to lay the device under the pillow
Despite the fact that mobile phones have positive impacts, their excessive
usage might have negative consequences for the users. The negative
optometrists, those who are hooked to these devices are at an elevated risk of
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developing eye problems. The use of other electronic devices such as tablet
long-term harm.
2. Cell phones may have a negative impact on the health of their users. Too
much exposure to these devices may cause DNA and cell damage, which can
result in illness, burns, or even cancer at the very least in the most severe
cases. Due to the fact that these devices emit ionizing radiation, which may
produce heating (similar to how a microwave oven works), this is the case.
3. Cell phones have the potential to have an impact on our brain. According to
the World Health Organization (WHO), radiation from mobile phones has a
high potential for containing human carcinogens, which may cause significant
harm to our DNA and cells, resulting in burns, cancer, and other illnesses,
among other things. The major consequence is on the brain, where our brain
blood arteries perish, which might result in seizures if they are not treated. The
eyes are also severely damaged, since there is a risk of cataract formation as
In addition, checking cell phones at night or in the dark might induce temporary
blindness.
Laptops are personal computers that are small and portable, with capabilities
that are comparable to those of desktop computers. When laptops are in use,
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they emit heat, and this heat has detrimental impacts on our physical and
our thighs while working, we might cause skin damage. Experts believe it has
Sterility, it has been shown that the heat emitted by these devices might cause
When mobile phones, laptops, or tables are linked to the internet through WiFi,
harmful. Simply put, this implies that the consumers are being bombarded by
two different radiating sources: one from the device and another via WiFi.
Earphones are electrical devices that are worn on the ear to receive telephone
conversations without other people being able to hear what is being said or
done. These earbuds may potentially cause harm to our ears, particularly if we
wear them at high levels or for an extended period of time. The most serious
Dr. Froy, the higher the volume of these earbuds is turned up, the shorter the
period of their usage will be. The maximum volume is required so that we just
have to listen to it for five minutes every day if you do it at the highest level
possible.
This intellectual revolution has the potential to revolutionize society via the
society's requirements have been met in the long run. The combined efforts of
great minds and intellectuals have the potential to make the world a more
earth's orbit around the sun, the development of the vehicle, and the
However, since we are living in the Digital Age, the digital information
revolution has the potential to be very powerful. With the help of technological
advancements, we can make our lives more comfortable and simple. How?
The Copernican Revolution was widely seen as the beginning of the transition
from the Ptolemaic model of the heavens to the heliocentric model of the
Earth is in the center and remains stationary. This model places the Sun at the
who was a Polish astronomer at the time of his statement, articulated his
brought about dramatic changes in the universe and the way the earth
revolved around the Sun. For a long time, we have believed that the objects in
the sky are those that circle about us and that the earth is the center of the
scientific and theological domains throughout this revolution. His work has
as a whole.
evolutionary process, particularly after the discovery of the most intelligent and
This idea, espoused by Charles Darwin and contained in his book, enables us
the fact that another species has succeeded them in the evolutionary process.
accepted.
Darwin, held that the survival of the fittest principle was fundamental. This is a
hypothesis that holds that people gain influence in society as a result of their
that human behavior is the result of the interaction of three components of the
of psychotherapy and its many treatment approaches during the course of the
twentieth century. The impact of Sigmund Freud in this discipline has remained
strong despite the fact that this theory has been the topic of debate.
the primary flaw in this theory is that it provides only factual explanations and
mobile phone is essential. It is not required for us to put it in the pockets of our
blouses, polos, or jeans since it is so little. Cell phones should not be held
close to our ears while making or receiving calls since doing so exposes our
keep in mind is that we should switch off our mobile phones more often since
when the device is turned off, no radiation is released.
Experts advise that we keep our mobile phones at least three meters away
from our bodies while we sleep, or that we leave the device on our chair or
sofa while we sleep. It is also crucial not to lay the device under the pillow
Despite the fact that mobile phones have positive impacts, their excessive
usage might have negative consequences for the users. The negative
optometrists, those who are hooked to these devices are at an elevated risk of
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developing eye problems. The use of other electronic devices such as tablet
long-term harm.
2. Cell phones may have a negative impact on the health of their users. Too
much exposure to these devices may cause DNA and cell damage, which can
result in illness, burns, or even cancer at the very least in the most severe
cases. Due to the fact that these devices emit ionizing radiation, which may
produce heating (similar to how a microwave oven works), this is the case.
3. Cell phones have the potential to have an impact on our brain. According to
the World Health Organization (WHO), radiation from mobile phones has a
high potential for containing human carcinogens, which may cause significant
harm to our DNA and cells, resulting in burns, cancer, and other illnesses,
among other things. The major consequence is on the brain, where our brain
blood arteries perish, which might result in seizures if they are not treated. The
eyes are also severely damaged, since there is a risk of cataract formation as
In addition, checking cell phones at night or in the dark might induce temporary
blindness.
Laptops are personal computers that are small and portable, with capabilities
that are comparable to those of desktop computers. When laptops are in use,
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they emit heat, and this heat has detrimental impacts on our physical and
our thighs while working, we might cause skin damage. Experts believe it has
Sterility, it has been shown that the heat emitted by these devices might cause
When mobile phones, laptops, or tables are linked to the internet through WiFi,
harmful. Simply put, this implies that the consumers are being bombarded by
two different radiating sources: one from the device and another via WiFi.
Earphones are electrical devices that are worn on the ear to receive telephone
conversations without other people being able to hear what is being said or
done. These earbuds may potentially cause harm to our ears, particularly if we
wear them at high levels or for an extended period of time. The most serious
period of their usage will be. The maximum volume is required so that we just
have to listen to it for five minutes every day if you do it at the highest level
possible.
This intellectual revolution has the potential to revolutionize society via the
society's requirements have been met in the long run. The combined efforts of
great minds and intellectuals have the potential to make the world a more
earth's orbit around the sun, the development of the vehicle, and the
However, since we are living in the Digital Age, the digital information
revolution has the potential to be very powerful. With the help of technological
advancements, we can make our lives more comfortable and simple. How?
The Copernican Revolution was widely seen as the beginning of the transition
from the Ptolemaic model of the heavens to the heliocentric model of the
Earth is in the center and remains stationary. This model places the Sun at the
who was a Polish astronomer at the time of his statement, articulated his
thoughts in the year 1543.
brought about dramatic changes in the universe and the way the earth
revolved around the Sun. For a long time, we have believed that the objects in
the sky are those that circle about us and that the earth is the center of the
scientific and theological domains throughout this revolution. His work has
as a whole.
evolutionary process, particularly after the discovery of the most intelligent and
This idea, espoused by Charles Darwin and contained in his book, enables us
the fact that another species has succeeded them in the evolutionary process.
accepted.
Darwin, held that the survival of the fittest principle was fundamental. This is a
hypothesis that holds that people gain influence in society as a result of their
fundamentally superior character. Throughout the last 150 years, this
that human behavior is the result of the interaction of three components of the
of psychotherapy and its many treatment approaches during the course of the
twentieth century. The impact of Sigmund Freud in this discipline has remained
strong despite the fact that this theory has been the topic of debate.
the primary flaw in this theory is that it provides only factual explanations and
important.
civilizations that developed there. The Maya, the Aztecs, the Olmec, and the
Inca are the four ancient civilizations that flourished in these locations. The fact
that these three have achieved remarkable success in the fields of science and
engineering is due to the fact that they place a high emphasis on education.
This intellectual revolution is very significant since it was in this region that the
The Maya can be included since they had developed a separate writing
continued to grow scientifically, but at a slower pace than nations in the west,
such as Europe. First and foremost, there have been a plethora of scientific
revolutions that have originated in Asia, namely China. However, since Asians
are too obsessed with culture and religion, they have been unable to go farther
in the development of science and technology. Aside from that, Asian nations
where China had built ships, but Timur sought to bring the government down,
largest in the world at the time, was split by European nations, resulting in a
The scientific revolution in the Middle East has made significant contributions
in the past, the Middle East was a hotbed of creativity and culture;
nevertheless, its progress has lagged behind. Education in the Middle East
has fallen behind the times, resulting in young people being unemployed after
Africa is the only continent on the planet where people have used stones as
tools for thousands of years. Stones may be found in abundance in East Africa,
as well as in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the help of these stones, they were able
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essential for scientific and technical advancement. Nairobi is home to many of
the world's largest corporations.
African leaders have claimed that their countries' governments would support
science and technology initiatives since they are critical to the country's
economic growth, but they have not been able to show any interest in this topic
for a long time due to political differences. An agreement was reached by the
percent of their GNP (Gross National Product) by 2020 for this purpose.
Because there are competent, creative, and educated young Africans, their
There are a number of Filipino innovators that are regarded as the best of their
generation in various fields. We have a national hero in our midst. Dr. Jose P.
Rizal, who is regarded the greatest patriot in the Philippines because of his
these Filipinos persisted in their pursuit of their innovations and have made
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significant contributions to our society as a result of their efforts. When it came
Dr. Fe Del Mundo was the inventor of the medical incubator as well as the
which are native and they are of various sizes where one basket is put above
the other. In between the two baskets are bottles carrying hot water for the
purpose of giving warmth. A temporary cover is placed over the overlapping
manage the temperature of newly born newborns in rural regions where there
was no power at the time, Dr. Del Mundo devised this medical incubator in the
Erythromycin
some situations. This medication has the ability to heal infections without
Abelardo Aguilar, an Ilonggo, was the one who, in 1949, found a strain of
bacteria that was derived from the soil of Iloilo. However, when he submitted
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this strain to be separated to Eli Lilli Business, Aguilar's employer in the United
Rolando delaCruz is the inventor of the anti-cancer cream known by the trade
name "DeBCC." This cream was created from cashew nuts and herbs from the
area. This cream may be used to treat BSC, also known as basal skin
carcinoma, which is the most common kind of skin cancer in the world. When
November of 2005, it was selected as the most important invention out of more
Mole Remover is a product that is used to remove moles from the body.
Nine (also known as the Magnificent 9) were a group of engineers that worked
Marvick Oliveros, Ariston N. Gonzales, Brian Paler (ASTI), John Leur Labrador,
Gerwin Guba (ASTI), and Juan Paolo Espiritu, there is also a Hokkaido team,
Magallon. They worked with engineers and scientists from Hokkaido University
and Tohoko University, both in Japan, to design and build Diwata 1, which was
then released.
The team from Tohoku University was in responsible of designing the Diwata 1
thermal, off-gas, fit check tests, and many other things. They also designed the
bus itself.
It was the team from Hokkaido University that was in charge of the payload of
this mini satellite, which included selecting and calibrating the optical sensors
in order to ensure that they met the requirements of the scientific missions.
converting it into a form that can be read by the device. This team from
Hokkaido University chooses the process of raw data arriving from the sensor
and transforming it into final products that are judged to be of high quality.
Teams from both institutions are involved not only in the design of the
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micro-satellite but also in the operational elements of the ground stations that
will be used to control the satellite and receive data. In charge of the satellite's
55 cm. It is equipped with solar panels that are positioned on the front of the
the United States. When it comes to its planned and regarded usage, it is
meant and considered to be a satellite for the purpose of studying the earth,
This was launched to the International Space Station on March 23, 2016, and it
is now in orbit. It was launched into orbit by the International Space Station
(ISS) on April 27, 2016, and it will remain in orbit for a year.
Science and Technology (DOST) can make precise predictions and monitor
the aerospace industry as well as the local electronics industry, which would
this microsatellite will be able to transmit into space weather forecasts, disaster
Among the other goals of this microsatellite program are observations of the
conditions.
These photos from this microsatellite will be real-time, high-resolution, and
around the nation, this satellite may also provide information on climate
change.
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Philippines once had two satellites (Agila 1 and Agila 2, which was
subsequently renamed ABS 3); however, they were not owned by the
country's citizens. This implies that our government hires the services of other
On October 29, 2018, the spacecraft Diwata 2, also known as Diwata 2B, was
successfully launched into orbit. After Diwata 1, this is the second satellite to
vegetation may all be monitored by this Diwata 2. It also aids in the forecasting
meteorological disturbances.
role.
It is possible to make progress when there is development. There must be a
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fundamental necessities to achieve this goal. The growth of the nation's
history.
of the country and the extent to which science and technology is implemented
diseases becoming more easily determined and analyzed, and sectors of the
Age, we can see how science and technology have progressed over time.
Additionally, as new scientific and technological discoveries are made, the way
people live in their communities might readily shift. People's workloads have
has opened the door for the investigation of newer applicable technologies.
distance. Many innovations are now in the process of being researched and
production and the way in which individuals make a livelihood. All of these
Economic growth is very significant since it may be used to assess the overall
quality of life and the level of living of a population. Every individual may get
nation, the economy may be severely harmed, to the point where the
government is unable to provide a decent quality of life for its population and
the country becomes bankrupt.
equipment used in hospitals and clinical labs are only a few examples. Already,
and the validity of these ideas may be shown not only through the language of
nature, but also via the language of men and women. Nowadays, the GPS, or
anywhere in the world, whether they are inside the country or outside of it,
including the United States. Originally, this GPS device was used by the
United States military for the purpose of identifying its soldiers, particularly in
The use of GPS has a significant influence on society. It has the potential to
alter how individuals communicate with one another. It may assist parents in
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keeping track of their children. It is also fitted as a gadget in automobiles and
even cell phones to aid individuals not only in mapping but also in guiding them
Enterprises (MSMEs) to benefit from testing services that are required for
1. Laboratories for the testing of advanced devices and materials. Its center is
exists between this and the Electronics Goods Development Center, which is
responsible for the creation of software and hardware for various electronic
4.The drug discovery facilities are in charge of directing the need for
competitiveness of the local die and tool industry by locating molds and dies
with the local government of Davao City and IBM Philippines. With the use of
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researchers save time by cutting down on the time spent preparing and
studying specimens.
In real time, the SPM may provide greatly enlarged pictures of the specimen in
sensitive and frail probe in order to scan the surface of the specimen and may
surfaces on a fine scale, even down to the atomic or molecular level, are
generated is not in color but rather in grayscale or black and white, which
might exaggerate the true size and form of the material under examination.
in order to generate the true color, size, and form of the picture in real time, as
well as the interaction within the cell's structure, the harmonic responses, and
the instruments used to do so. Scan from side to side, in and out, or back and
forth in the sample's surface is accomplished with the use of a physical probe
in this SPM. The scanning process is the means through which the computer
The scanning phase of the SPM differs from the optical phase of the
microscope in that the viewer does not see the surface directly, but rather the
small size, this SPM is quite strong and has a high resolution, even at the
nanoscale.
The SPM features a sharp probe tip at the end of its cantilever, which is
required for scanning the specimen's surface with the SPM. It is possible to
move the probe atom by atom by moving the tip in a controlled way, but only if
When the tip of the cantilever comes near to the surface of the sample, the
force may deflect the cantilever, and this can be seen by the laser beam
electrostatic, chemical bonding, and capillary forces are some of the other
factors that may cause this diversion, as are other types of forces.
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Data obtained from the laser's reflection, which was detected by the
information obtained. Despite the fact that the image stream is either colorless
or has a mild color cast, colors are added to the image feed using computer
the SPM, among other things. Apart from that, technological innovation of this
with the use of this precision instrument to assist the medical profession in
Researchers have benefited from the usage of this precise tool in a variety of
ways, including the creation of numerous microscopes that have the potential
In contrast to the optical microscope, the AFM (atomic force microscopy) (also
fractions of a nanometer and even 1000 times or more that of the optical
piezoelectric parts, which make it easier to see small particles and move with
separation, which is useful for force measurement. It may also be used in the
This comprises the manipulation of atoms, the local activation of cells, and the
When compared to the SEM or scanning electron microscope, the AFM offers
many advantages. The following are some of the advantages of the AFM:
2.While the AFM does not need any special treatment, such as carbon or
correctly.
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3.The resolution of AFM is better than that of SEM. Its resolution is thus
The AFM's shortcomings may be broken down into two categories: the
The AFM can get images with a maximum height of 10-20 micrometers and a
are significant.
The scanning speed of the AFM is lower than that of the SEM. The AFM is
unable to scan in real time since it takes several minutes to complete the
scanning process. Thus, the AFM scans at a relatively slow pace, making it
However, modern AFMs are capable of using closed loop scanners in order to
Last but not least, the AFM is unable to measure overhangs or steep walls.
sidewall thicknesses.
Stem cells, also known as gene therapy, provide an opportunity to cure, treat,
or prevent illnesses by altering the pattern of gene expression. Despite the fact
that multiple clinical studies have been conducted, the treatment is still
cells, with viruses serving as the most frequent vectors for both.
Gene therapy is dangerous because the immune system may not respond to
the gene copy that has been implanted, and this may result in an inflammatory
response. This is due to the fact that the gene was placed in the incorrect
location. This has the potential to create health issues, damage to healthy cells,
condition that may be treated through gene therapy. AIDS, heart disease, and
cancer are among the other disorders that may be treated by gene therapy.
Climate change occurs when the sea level rises, the amount of ice mass in
Antarctica, Greenland, the Arctic, and mountain glaciers across the globe
decreases, and when the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere grows.
conversion of forest areas to agriculture fields are among those that may
wildfires, increased heat, pest outbreaks, and drought. This has the potential to
have serious consequences for our water resources, food production, and
health.
prevent the heat from the earth from escaping. Global warming is caused by
The first 6 miles of the atmosphere are responsible for determining the climate
of the planet. This is a very thin coat of paint. This is as thin as the skin of an
The greenhouse effect is the process through which emissions from the
consistent with the average temperature of the planet. If there are radioactive
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gasses present, they will dissipate the heat across the whole atmosphere. A
survival of all living things. Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities
glass, causing the airflow to be restricted and the heat to be trapped inside the
structure.
the changes in temperature between deep seawater and surface water in the
ocean.
OTEC is also capable of generating power. For this reason, OTEC is the finest
working fluid, OTEC makes advantage of the warm surface water of the ocean