THE WONDERS OF MODERN SCIENCE

We live in an age of science. We can see the wonders of science around us. Science has made our life easy and comfortable. We can not think of our modern life without science.

The first wonder of modern science is the discovery of electricity. It has changed our life, Society and culture. It is a great source of power and energy. It works like magic. The radio, television, lights, fans, electric irons, mills, factories, in fact we can not think of our modern life and civilization without science.

Science has linked up the distant parts of the world. Science has done wonders in the field of communication. Telephone, telex, fax, wireless, telegram are great wonders. They have brought the world closer to us. We can send news from one corner of the world to other within a moment. They have conquered space, distance and time. Radio and television are also great media for communication.

Science has discovered many wonders for our recreation. We have cinema, television, Radio. Tape recorder, gramophone and V.C.R etc. for our recreation, Television is one the greatest wonders of modern science. We can see the pictures of the whole world on the screen of television. We can hear song and music; enjoy drama, dance, debate etc. We can see the world figures and listen to their speeches through television. The radio is one of the wonders of modern science. It gives us news, song, dance etc.

Science has lessened human sufferings. It has given eyes to the blind, hearing to the deaf, legs to the lame. It has found out the new ways of health and life. It has increased the joys of life. Penicillin, X-ray, biopsy and ultra-sonography, E.C.G are some of the wonders of modern science in the field of medical science. Hospitals, private clinics and doctors can not go even a single day without these.

Science has spread education among people; printing press has made books cheap and avialbale. Thousands of books, magazines, newspapers are printed every hour.

Science has done wonders in the field of agriculture. Farmers use scientific tools for cultivation and grow more foods, crops, fruits etc.

In construction: In the post it takes long time to complete a huge complex but now days it takes only a few days. It has been possible only for scientific inventions.

Science has removed the distance of place. It has saved time. We can travel hundreds of miles within a short time by care, buses, trains, launches, and steamers. Aero plane can carry us to the different parts of the world. We also carry goods easily through these transports.

The radar is another wonderful invention. It gives us signal about weather forecast. It also warns us by detecting the enemy planes.

 Nuclear energy is another wonder of modern science. Atom and hydrogen bombs are invented with the use of nuclear energy.

The rocket is another wonder of science. It has made space travel easy. Man has landed on the moon successfully.

Nowadays computer and calculators have brought a great change in the history of human civilization. Modern world can not go even a single day

Mass Media

Present age is called the age of information. And mass media are the powerful and the most effective instruments of spreading or sharing information. With the advancement of digital technology, mass media have become a powerful and quick means of communication, of broadcasting news and views, of disseminating ideas and massages, and making information available anywhere in the world. With the availability of technology and communication tools, the role and influence of mass media have become inextricable. In fact, they have a very conspicuous, impact on every aspect of our lives-our knowledge, our culture, our mode of thinking, our life style, our policy making, and lots more.

The means of communicating news and information is termed as mass media. Mass media is classified in two categories- print media and electronic media. Print media include newspaper, magazines, journals, and other printed materials, while electronic media include radio, television, satellite channels, internet, cinema etc. Of the two, electronic media is the more effective and influential because viewers or listeners can watch or listen to things broadcaster, said and they need not be literate. Whereas, printing media is effective only for educated or literate people.

Media is called the public forum-or people’s parliament. Media play the role of bridge between government and general people in times of different national need. Media do not simply provide people with information, news and ideas, but also raise various issues on socio-econo-political matters. They also form consciousness, and public opinions in different problems and issues. People express their opinions. Through media various formats of programmes like talk show, street show, documentary, live reporting, video articles, editorials on different local and global issues are broadcast and published. Media keep us up dated about what is happening around the world. Media focus on various social evils; political or economic crisis’s and guide people through them. Today, right to information is recognised as one of the fundamental rights of people, and media ensure this right. Media is important for other reasons also-to build a free, just and peaceful society, to ensure transparency and accountability in public and government activities, and to voice people’s dreams and demands, hopes and aspirations.

In today’s world of globalization, the impact and influence of mass media is more than ever, and all pervasive. Media affects and influences almost all aspects of our life. Mass media have a profound influence on people’s thinking, sentiment, sensibilities and their mode of reactions. Thus, media can direct people to both constructive and destructive purposes. If the power of media is used positively, it can do well to society and a country. But if the power in mishandled or misused for any vested- interest by any quarter, or by any propaganda party, then it can cause great harm, anarchy and confusion is society and in state. Media are so influential and powerful that people instantly believe what they hear or watch on media. That is why famous Canadian theorist and media critic Marshal Macluhan said that “Media is the message”.

Mass media play an important role in today’s world of communication and information. It is upto us to draw benefit or harm from media, to evaluate and judge the messages of media. We need to be careful about dealing with mass media. Considering the far-reaching influence, concerned authorities should use them for the greater benefit of mankind.