While there are many fields and disciplines that help human beings understand their relationship to the world around them, including philosophy, sociology, and mathematics - it can be argued that science is the most responsible for the innovation and technology that has aided our civilization the most. Science affects everything from our medical research, to our infrastructure, to the technology that we use to interact with the individuals around us. While there are countless examples of how science has helped us advance in various ways, here are some examples of how science has successfully helped create innovative products.
Drones
Like many innovations, one incredible aspect of drones is the fact that they are able to improve so many sectors at once. One obvious area where drones are useful are in natural disasters. For example, rather than sending in firefighters to combat a wildfire, for instance, local governments can deploy drones to determine the extent of a certain fire, and come up with a realistic strategy to fight the fire. Similarly, a drone can be used to examine damage in the wake of various natural disasters, such as a flood or earthquake, as well. Of course, drones can also play an important role when it comes to law enforcement, as well, and be a tremendous help with regards to serious cases, such as a situation where someone is kidnapped. Drones can potentially revolutionize the agricultural sector, as well. Drones work because they are made out of lightweight materials so that they can maneuver better, which is also why they can save massive amounts of money (the alternative is a helicopter, for example, which must also be manned). They operate thanks to ground control remote systems.
Vaping
We all know by now the health issues involved with smoking, even though decades ago, this wasn’t fully understood. In fact, it is clear now that Big Tobacco was a big force in making sure that the evidence that cigarettes were addictive was suppressed, and movies such as Thank You For Smoking have brought this knowledge to the mainstream public. However, vaping involves inhaling and exhaling the vapor from an electronic cigarette, and many believe that it is a much healthier alternative to smoking, and expose the user to much less toxic chemicals. Many agree that vaping is almost certainly better than smoking, even if vaping does have its own risks.
Vaping does involve e-liquid, or e-juice, and has become immensely popular over the past several years, and there is quite the active community surrounding the vaping industry. One can now purchase all sorts of starter kits and accessories from vaping companies, as well. There is also the fact that there is no ash or tar involved, which make it the obvious choice for those who want cleaner surroundings, and also means that vaping can occur in situations where smoking might otherwise not be allowed. Either way, one thing is clear - with spending on vaping products only increasing, the trend is here to stay.
3D Printing
One technological trend that is gaining traction around the world is 3D printing, and many are excited as to how it will change the world. For those who are unaware, 3D printing works because materials are joined or solidified within one machine, which means that computer design allows for 3D objects of all kinds to actually be created with one machine. In fact, even entire houses can be created using 3D printers, which is why many believe that it will be instrumental in the architecture world and the creation of more affordable housing throughout the world. In addition, many have also created prosthetics using 3D printing, which will have an invaluable social impact on individuals all around the globe, as well.