Science and Technology in My Daily Life

Science and technology:                                                            

Science encompasses the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, and technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.                                                                                                                                                                         Technology and science are used in similar scenarios because of their close relationship with each other, but their differences are often ignored. But one must remember that science and technology, although interlinked, are distinct. The goal of science is to acquire knowledge, while the goal of technology is to create products implementing scientific principles. Here, in this article, we look at the various differences between science and technology. The difference between science and technology is clearly explained in the tabular column given below.

Science vs Technology

Science	Technology
Science explores new knowledge methodically through observation and experimentation.	Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for various purposes.
It is always useful.	It can either be useful or harmful. For example, a computer can be useful, whereas a bomb can be harmful.
It stresses on discoveries.	It stresses on inventions.
It is used to make predictions.	It simplifies human life and fulfils the need of people.

The accelerated discoveries of modern science enabled technology to rapidly expand the human capacity to exploit and live in different habitats. It is this relationship between science and technology that made it possible the breathtaking technological advancements in our era. 

Advancement in science and technology in many areas has made the lives of people more advanced than the ancient time. Advancement in science and technology is directly and positively affecting people’s way of living on the one hand; however, it is also affecting indirectly and negatively the people’s health on the other hand. New inventions in science and technology are necessary in such a modern world for a country to be strong and more well-developed than others. In this competitive world, we need more technology to go ahead and become successful people in life.

Human or country development is linked to technology’s proper growth and development in many ways. Technological advancement happens when there become new inventions in science by highly skilled and professional scientists. We can say that technology, science, and development are equally proportional. Development in science and technology is necessary for the people of any nation to go hand in hand with the people of other countries. The development of science and technology depends on the analysis and proper understanding of facts. The development of technology depends on the way of application of various scientific knowledge in the right direction.

To enhance the economy and the betterment of the people of any nation, up-to-date knowledge, technology, science, and engineering are the fundamental requisites. A nation can be backward, and the chances of being a developed country become minimal in the lack of science and technology.

Science and technology have become a debated topic in society. On the one hand, it is necessary for the modern life where other countries continuously develop in science and technology. It becomes necessary for other countries to grow in the same way to be strong and well-developed as other countries for future safety and security. It is science and technology which helps other weak countries to develop and be strong.

We have to take support science and technology forever to improve the way of life for the betterment of humanity. Suppose we do not take the help of technologies such as computers, the internet, electricity, etc. In that case, we cannot be economically strong in the future and will be backward forever, even if we cannot survive in such a competitive and technological world.

Advancements in medicine, agriculture, education, economy, sports, games, jobs, tourism, etc., are the examples of science and technology. All such advancements show us how both are equally beneficial for our life. We can see a clear difference in our lifestyle while matching the old and modern way of life. High level of scientific and technological advancement in medicine has made treating various lethal diseases easy, which was not possible earlier. It has helped doctors find effective ways to cure diseases through medicine or operations and research vaccines to cure diseases such as cancer, AIDS, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Leukemia, etc.

The implication of science and technology in people’s life is very old from the time of Indus Valley Civilization. It was almost first invention when came to know about fire and wheel. Both of these inventions are considered the mother of all the technological innovations of modern times. Through the invention of fire, people first knew about the power of energy. Since then, people’s curiosity has increased, and they have started trying hard to research various measures to make life easy and simple.

India has been the most famous country in the world since ancient times; however, after its slavery under British rule, it lost its recognition and strength. After getting freedom in 1947, it again had started getting its lost recognition in the crowd. It is the science and technology which has helped India to get real recognition all over the world. India has become a highly growing country through new inventions in science and technological advancement. Science and technologies play a great role in meeting the needs and requirements of modern people.

Some examples of technological advancement are establishing the railway system, metro system, railway reservation system, internet, supercomputers, mobiles, smartphones, online access for people in almost every area, etc. The government of India is creating more opportunities for space organizations and several academic institutions (Indian Association for the Advancement of Science) for better technological growth and development in the country. Some of the renowned scientists of the India who have made possible the technological advancement in India (through their notable scientific research in various fields) are Sir J. C. Bose, S. N. Bose, C. V. Raman, Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, Srinivasa Ramanujan, father of India’s nuclear power, Dr. Har Govind Singh Khorana, Vikram Sarabhai, etc.

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