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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 00:48

Putin's nuclear threats and averting Armageddon

Putin's nuclear threats and averting Armageddon

As the costly war in Ukraine grinds on, Russian President Vladimir Putin adopts an increasingly menacing posture. In particular, he is making more references to the possibility of using nuclear weapons.

2023-06-29 16:30

My liberation from hyper-myopia

My liberation from hyper-myopia

Recently I underwent cataract surgery. I had been myopic since elementary school, so I had taken my poor visual acuity for granted. After I became an orthodontist, my eyesight started to be even worse. However, I never thought about cornea surgery because I worried about unexpected side effects that might lead to a focusing issue. The ability of orthodontists depends mainly o...

2023-06-28 16:30

Brother Andre

Alfred Bessette (1845-1937) was one of those called to be a follower of Jesus. His journeys from laborer to religious brother, from doorkeeper to builder and unifier of the church drew much attention. As the man of miracles on Mount Royal in Montreal, he is now the patron saint of family caregivers in Canada.

2023-06-27 16:30

Disappearing bees, thriving AI

Disappearing bees, thriving AI

Over the past few decades, two seemingly unrelated trends of significance have emerged, capturing global attention and concern. One is the mysterious disappearance of bees; the other is the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).

2023-06-26 16:30

No more war

Sometimes when I feel cold during the night, it is not a good sign. I used to feel that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed on such mornings. For the last few days, I have felt like that. I have been concerned about my mother's health, as she could not eat well and was not in good shape.

2023-06-25 16:30

About originality

About originality

I once asked a former biology professor long ago, if I say or write “ATP is the energy currency of the cell,” do I have to cite the source of the statement? His reply was that if it is not common knowledge, then yes, you must speak “quote-unquote” or put a footnote in your writing giving credit to the original source.

2023-06-22 16:30

Return to my seaside village birthplace

Return to my seaside village birthplace

Ever since I became an adult, I have always thought about my identity. Who am I? Where was I born? What was I like when I was a baby? Most of my questions were answered by my older siblings and my late mother. But still, I was curious about my early childhood or, more specifically, my babyhood. This feeling got so strong that I suggested to my wife a visit to my birthplace. A...

2023-06-21 16:30

Grateful for endemic

Grateful for endemic

On May 11, Korea declared an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, marking a transition to “endemic” status starting from June 1. Endemic does not necessarily mean that we are out of the woods. Instead, it refers to a disease that is still around us but has become more stable and manageable. In the endemic stage, we are slowly gaining what we have missed over the last three y...

2023-06-20 16:30

My first English book, 'Frankenstein'

My first English book, 'Frankenstein'

When I go outside these days, I can see lush green leaves in the mountains and hills. At the risk of stating the obvious, summer is here.

2023-06-19 16:30

Legacy of Gurye

Legacy of Gurye

Despite some of my colleagues encouraging me to take a trip abroad, I instead decided recently to explore Gurye, South Jeolla Province. This picturesque county is home to two magnificent temples that I couldn't resist visiting - Hwaeom Temple and Yeongok Temple. After a comfortable journey on a KTX train from Seoul, which took about two hours, I arrived in Gurye, ready to imm...

2023-06-18 16:30

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