Modern science has evolved over a long period of time. Almost every sphere of life has been enhanced by the achievements of science. Today we are reaping the benefits of those discoveries and inventions that the scientists of the past made through expounding theories and conducting various experiments.
Science has made domestic tasks so much easier. Machines have been invented to make every household chore as effortless as possible. Electricity powers blenders, grinders, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, cooking ranges, heaters, coolers and refrigerators. Light bulbs have brightened our homes and chased away the dark shadows of flickering oil lamps.
The world has become a smaller place as travelling distances have been shortened by airplanes, trains and ships. What used to take days of uncomfortable travel is now achieved in hours with these modern means of transport. Travelling today is not only swift but full of pleasure. Vehicles of every colour and description are driven on well maintained roads. Bus services help commuters reach various destinations at inexpensive rates. Ships carrying cargo ply along busy lanes in the oceans while planes and satellites traverse the skies.
There has been great progress in the field of medicine. Treatments are available for several ailments. Scientific, technological and medical advances have drastically improved the quality of healthcare services. At present, we get to see a large number of hospitals providing facilities such as open heart surgery, organ transplantation, dialysis, MRI and CT scans. New areas of specialization includes nuclear medicine and gene therapy.
The entertainment industry owes a lot to science. It helps create, distribute, and consume media, as well as enables new business models. Films are produced and screened in theaters with marvelous display and sound system. Television and DVD players have brought films and serials right into our homes.
The use of technology in video production, distribution and consumption have helped to increase revenue for content creators and distributors alike. For example: live-streaming services such as Twitch allow anyone with an internet connection or smartphone camera access to broadcast themselves playing games online! The ability to produce content at an affordable cost has helped to democratize the industry by allowing anyone with a computer and internet connection to produce their own content.
Advancement in printing has led lo the publishing of a vast number of books and magazines. The manufacturing industry bas produced a variety of goods. Factories churn out machines, paper, synthetic materials, fertilizers and chemicals. The agricultural sector bas seen great advancement with the use of modern machinery and implements. The telephone and mobile has proved to be a boon for communication. The use of smartphones has made it easier than ever before for people to access content from anywhere in the world at any time of day or night. Nanotechnology is set to make great strides in development.
The computer is one of the wonders of modern technology. It has a myriad uses like storing information, internet, Word processing, desktop publishing, banking, in diagnostic medicine, calculations, defense, e-learning, robotics and ATM machines. It helps the scientists to guide satellites and spacecraft on many missions in space. The progress in science has also produced weapons of mass destruction and terror. The atom bomb created havoc in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki but countries are still pursuing nuclear technology to produce weapons instead of engaging in peaceful purposes like power generation. Biologists sometimes cross ethical boundaries as they search for a medical breakthrough.
Humans have always been curious about the world and its secrets. And with technology on our side, we have found out a lot about our planet and universe. Science has changed the face of the world. It has improved the standards of living. As long as it caters to the welfare of humanity, it is an instrument that has wonderful opportunities for the future of mankind.