What is a transformer? You often see a long line of utility poles in the street with electric wires tangled up together, and two transformers that look like drum cans. Despite their familiar appearance, there are probably not many people who can give a correct answer when a curious child, pointing at a transformer, asks what it is. The drum-like transformer on utility poles is called a pole tr

A few days ago, a terrorist disguised as a policeman opened fire at a youth camp in Norway, causing many casualties among the youth. During the coverage of the horrifying terrorist attack, news media reported a text message exchange between a mom and her daughter. During the rampage, the panicked daughter called to her mom on the spot and was asked to send her a sign of life every fifth minute thr

At home, a mother is talking to her daughter long-distance. At an office, a group of workers are gathered around to communicate with their foreign business partners who are halfway around the world. At a hospital, a doctor is consulting with his or her overseas patients; physically challenged people are getting a message from a consultant on the other end. These scenes are typical ones that we are

Many mothers these days are highly interested in environmentally-friendly products, as more children are scratching their irritated skin with atopic syndrome. One of the major causes, experts say, is the chemical additives and pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables.Although some farms in Korea have adopted organic farming around the Nakdong-river, there are too few yet and the fact that Kor

In the bathroom, things happen; people are taking a look in the mirror for beauty, taking a bath for hygiene and taking care of their calls of nature for health. The bathroom to-do list gets checked every day, which, as a barometer, means his or her health is or is not on a warning level. Among the list, one item might have to go first up; this is one somewhat important indication of how well our

Years of seasoned expertise in the painting and coating industry, are transfigured into these HUMAN, ENVIRONMENT and FUTURE; these are seemingly not only the most sought-after key words but are symbolic at least for KEUMJUNG (www.keumjung.com). When CEO Mr. Hyo-Dong Jang is referring to them while greeting your on-line visit, you pay attention. Then he goes on pinning their success on another trio

Upon opening a greeting page on the web, the green-colored catch phrase The World Green Energy Supporter grabs glances. Behind are fast-paced clouds moving in the sporadic blue sky; a brilliant set-up that slightly hints the true colors of a Supporter. These two colors, blue and green, are implying that our mother nature plays a vital role for our survival. Thus it is reminding us once again that

Anyone who deals with turning processes or machinery easily understands how much accuracy and meticulousness it requires. A negligible defect in small parts can create a large malfunction in a ship or airplane. In this regard, technology that adds precision to a vessel is critical to the life of a crew sailing in a deep-sea fishing vessel for months. The same is true of an airplane: precise techno

Raw materials are now at the inspection stage, and people say often that beginning is half done, but this is nowhere near the beginning itself, just scratching the surface.  The next processing step is awaiting; the most critical of all is this phase where the cleared materials would be cut, formed in closed dies and forged in heat into the parts that will make a car hit the ground running and a s

What is the essential element to operate a car? You think of answers like an engine or wheels, but I want to say that a cleanser is the most important. When crocodiles enjoy a sunbath on the waterside, a crocodile bird flies down and starts getting rid of the meat between its teeth and parasites in its body.The crocodile bird is a great creature to the dreaded crocodile.Like the bird, the compon

A name has been considered a critical element since time immemorial. Somebody says that the name called by others can has an effect on your life. When you realize Steel Flower is the top in the area of submerged arc-welded pipes, the statement about names may have a point and it's quite convincing. Steel flower is blooming inside and outside of Korea.Submerged arc-welded pipes Steel Flower produ

From climbing up skyscrapers that are poised to soar into the sky, to crossing the longest steel bridge that is defiant enough to shake gravity off left and right, these unrealistic modern structures never fail to awe us with great eye-pleasing scenes invoking fun, thrills and excitement.  Yet, they come with the risk of possible loss, injury and danger. In case of any misfortune, it is not forces

In your busy daily life, a cup of milk and a slice of toast are common for a light meal. However, few know the process behind how milk arrives at your doorstep. Imagine grasslands in the country with a smell of cow dung which is widely dubbed as the smell of hometown Korea, where a herd of cattle is penned and milked by a farmer.Children in the city would never imagine how much milk a cow can pr

It has been 116 years since x-ray machines were invented. On November 8, 1985 Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen, a German physicist, produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength called X-rays today. Two weeks after he discovered X-rays, he took the very first picture using x-rays of his wife's hand, Anna Bertha. Funnily, when she saw her skeleton she exclaimed "I have seen my death!"X-ra

Is it a fried egg or scrambled?You often forget to put some oil on the frying pan before you fry the egg, and in the middle of the process you realize that you missed the oil. You could start smelling something burning any minute. The harder you try to turn the eggs over, the messier the egg looks. Putting them all together, you can't even identify what is meant to be the fried egg or a scramble

Flying for too long in a narrow economy seat can cause sudden changes in complexion, pain in the calf of the leg, swelling, fever, flares, and sometimes you can even feel your veins getting harder than usual. Lifting your feet toward the knee can also bring some pain and some people experience difficulty with breathing. These symptoms are part of what is often called economy class syndrome. De

It is not unusual for most urban residents to dream about spending their old age in a villa or country house as long as the finances allow. For sure, their dream houses often take European styles. Among the several reasons that these European houses appeal to many people, one is the shape of tiles laid on the roof.Although it is easily neglected, more often than not, metal tiles in particular ad

The sheep Dolly was the world's first cloned mammal. People looked at it as a symbol of progenitor for the future clones; furthermore, its birth seemed to signal the beginning of human cloning projects, and they opened up many DNA-related technologies, also entailing many controversial moral issues.Since this eye-opening event, plenty of adventurous engineers in the industry are struggling hard

The invitees are welcomed and ushered to the living room first, then later to the kitchen. People eat and strike up congenial conversation and click, click, click. This is the sound hinting that they are getting along quite well, but if one listens carefully, there is another sound coming from the kitchen tools that they are using.It is certainly far from this previous click sound, yet it is sim

When you start the day in the morning, waking up from the right side of your bed is a good sign - your body feels as if everything is following the perfect biological rhythm, and there is nothing out of order. Now you are ready to enjoy this wonderful day. Then what happens when starting from the wrong side? It is an ominous sign that you want to forget and avoid at all costs. Thus people often