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. Nay, it has blessed mankind with such instruments and
contrivances as have earned the name of wonderful phenomenon for 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, Aeroplanes
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.