Introduction. 21st century is an era of science and technology. Science has touched the very life of man. No area of our life is unaffected by the miracles of science. We cannot ignore the fact that science has come to stay. We are benefited by its unique gifts. Science has made its presence felt powerfully. Now, we have become entirely dependent upon this valuable branch of human knowledge.
Importance of Science. Science has changed our life completely. We cannot think of our life without it. It has modernized everything whether it is home or office, school or hospital. It is a revolutionary factor. It is always in the service of mankind. A doctor can now operate with scientific apparatus and perform bloodless surgery. Our doctors can detect the inner diseases of our body and brain with the help of X-ray, ultra-sound, CT scan, etc. Science has made our life full of comforts. Luxuries are not very costly now. They have been in abundance with the help of science.
Uses of Science. The electric light, the cooking gas, the cooler, the heater, A.C., coloured TV., V.C.R., V.C.P., computer and internet have revolutionized our every day life. They are certainly the innovations of science and heightened our amusement. Can you think any home whether these latest means of entertainment. The air-conditioner provides a lot relief to us both in summer and winter seasons. Different types of mode of conveyance, e.g. motor-bikes, cars, metro-rail and aero planes are the blessing of science. In the field of communication, fixed phone, mobile phone, speed-post and E-mail are the real wonders of science. Our means of amusement are totally innovative. Audio-Visual cassettes and CDs have brought the music; songs, dances and life-like pictures at our door-steps. We just press a button, the choicest music begins to play. Science has totally transformed our life in the fields of mass-communication and civil aviation also.
A Threat to Mankind. Excess of everything is always dangerous. There is no doubt about the fact that science has provided us all comforts. But on the contrary it has some bad aspects also. Latest inventions in nuclear powers and mass-destructive weapons are the real threats to the mankind. We have already felt the bad consequences of these inventions in the Second World-War. Anti-social elements use the scientific devices for their selfish gain and spread disharmony in our society.
Completion. Science has been a great boon to the man. It should be used for the welfare of mankind. Some more organizations like UNO should be established to stop the mis-use of nuclear powers. Science is a grey! blessing and it should be used in a right way.
