Essay on Wonders of Science OR Science in the Service of Mankind in English

Introduction: Present era is the era of Science and Technology. Science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation. Everyday we come across several wonders of science. Science has made our life easy, comfortable and more exciting.

Scientific Inventions: Modern scientific inventions and technologies have made man’s existence comfortable. There are countless inventions or wonders of science that have revolutionized our way of living.

Electricity: It is a great source of power and energy. It lights our cities, fills our water and washes our clothes. All the scientific inventions such as radio, T.V., light bulbs, fans, mills, trains and factories run with the help of electricity. It has changed our life, society and culture.

Means of Communication: Means of communication are the channels through which exchange of ideas, messages, information, news and views take place. T.V., Radio, newspapers, telegraph mobile phones, E-mail and internet services are the different means of communication. We can get any information with the help of internet services very easily. It has brought the world closer to us.

Means of transport: Travelling resources such as buses, cars, trains, ships and aeroplanes are the greatest wonders of science. Today, we can reach any part of the world within hours. They not only carry us but also transport goods and materials to faraway places quickly and safely. They save valuable time and are called lifeline of a country and its economy.

Computers: Computers can do complex calculations and work quickly and accurately. Computers are used in all work places and all fields of knowledge and revolutionized them. Medical Science: Science has helped us to fight many fatal diseases such as T.B, cancer, smallpox, malaria, etc. Open heart surgery and organ transplantation have become possible. The invention of X-Ray, Ultrasonography, ECG, MRI, etc. has made diagnoses much easier.

Agriculture: With the help of fertilizers, medicines and other scientific tools, we can take bumper crops.

Disadvantages: Science has drawbacks of its own. Nuclear weapons, missiles and other war weapons are deadly enough to wipe out large population. Similarly, industrial growth has increased unemployment as machines are replacing human labor. Big factories and other machines have made water and air polluted.

Conclusion: Science has very beneficial to mankind. It has made everything possible. But it has its evil and destructive side as well. Man must use scientific inventions wisely.