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The Wonders of Science

Twentieth century is the age of science. Science has progressed by leaps and bounds. It has brought about many revolutions in the life of a man. Rather, science has changed the very life and living of a man. It has transformed the very face of the earth. Science has bestowed upon humanity great and far-reaching inventions and discoveries. It has blessed mankind with such instruments and contrivances as have earned the name of wonderful phenomenon for science.

The Wonders of Science

The wonder of science are too many to be enumerated but still some wonders need mentioning. The entire growth and advancement of science is really a vast subject. But some of the wonders which science has provided to the human race are decidedly remarkable.

In the sphere of health and hygiene, science has caused wonder. Penicillin, streptomycin and other drugs have proved to be miraculous cures. Terrible and chronic diseases have been overcome by science. It has conquered death and disease. It has prolonged the life span of man. Plastic surgery can transform an ugly woman into a beauty queen. X-rays can detect the defects in the bodies of living beings.

In the field of transport and communication, the advancement of science is amazing. The names like electric trains, aero planes and ships are well known to a layman. The gadgets which go by the name of rockets and Sputniks, missiles and jets, have shortened the world because of their tremendous speed. In one day, we can visit many cities of the world. Distance and time have ceased to hold any barrier in this age of science and technology.

Atomic energy is one of the most wonderful blessings of science. This energy not only promises to satisfy the immense needs of this energy-hunger civilization but can work miracles because it is many times more powerful than electricity. Atomic energy can run mills, factories and great industrial and technological establishments and atomic explosions can also be used for leveling mountains and digging canals.

Science has glorified machines. It has increased the efficiency, though this has led to some unemployment and insanitary conditions. The use of tractor, agricultural instruments chemical and insecticides have increased the average output. By applying scientific methods in agriculture, the yield of farms has multiplied.

On the whole, the wonders of science are countless. Science has taught us to swim like fish in water and to fly like birds in air. It has given man comforts and facilities like telephone, television, fans, and air-conditioned buildings. In the field of science the difference between summer and winter is negligible. Science can be used to eliminate poverty, to clean slums, to increase production in field as well as factories and for other constructive purposes. All these are as a matter of fact the wonder of science.