Qu Appelle Diocesan School - Noster Annus Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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Science Transforming Modern Life Science is a major factor in life today. Everywhere we can see evidence of the progress of science, which is a march that will never stop. Modern warfare is a field which has changed greatly. Jets make it possible for a fast, deadly attack on a foreign country. Countries are competing for the pres¬ tige of placing a man on the moon. Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles are being perfected for destructive uses in war. On the actual fighting plains better guns and more advanced methods are in use. More effective systems of communication are being acquired. Ships and planes have installed guns which are more accurate and longer ranged. Although we take many appliances in the home for granted, we should think of the research put into them. Our televisions and radios offer us entertainment that our great-grandfathers lacked. We have been taught the importance of food values and a proper diet for health. Electricity has made many household duties lighter. No longer do the winter preserves have to be canned; we are able to pur¬ chase them. This makes our meals more nourishing and varied. By looking about your heme you may see science at work. Science is very prominent in modern education. Our curriculum has been widened to include more courses in science. A large number of colleges are applying sci¬ entific methods to education. Television and radio are affecting educational me¬ thods and offering new ways of gaining knowledge out of school. In no other field has such progress been made as in that of health. In some public opinions there is the thought that certain diseases are baffling scientists and doctors. Little do they realize that constant and careful research is bringing these men closer and closer to their goal. A few years ago we had no cure for polio, and cancer meant death. A prevention far polio is now available, and a cure for cancer not too distant. Antitoxins are obtainable for many illnesses, which, if given a chance, would infect a community. We have also been shown ways of making our habits healthier. Many of the old scientists have contributed much to modern health and hygiene by their discoveries. Surgery has become commonplace, instead of having a taboo on it because of unhealthy practices. X-ray has also been de¬ veloped, which helps in the diagnosis of certain diseases and injuries. Advanced study is being carried on in many fields of health for the gaining of even greater goals. I think the reason that we have had so much success in this age in science is because, as Newton said, we are standing on the shoulders of giants. I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves. -Lord Chesterfield - 43

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