In the modern age, science has undeniably become a vital part of life. It has placed miraculous power into the hands of man. Man has, more or less, conquered the force of nature with the help of science. Science has rendered is precious service to mankind in a variety of spheres. It helps in our work and makes it variety of spheres. It helps in our work and makes it possible for us to eat, sleep and have comfort and relief. Civilized life is the life led in the lap of science. The most valuable service rendered by science to mankind is the control over environment. The invention of agricultural machine and chemical fertilizers have increased production. Tube wells, canals and dams have helped us to supply water for so that agriculture production increases.
In industry, giant power-driven machines makes men’s jobs easy, comfortable and pleasant. Science has extracted minerals and oils of great value from the bowels of the Earth machines, have relieved man of heavy burdensome task and also provide ample leisure, which he can use in cultural activities.
Science has invented new means of entertainment and education like cinema, radio and television. We can hear and enjoy music, speeches of great leaders and also the commentary of international games. With the help of a television set, we can hear and also see the artist with our own eyes while they are performing. Modern man has a refrigerator and Ac’s to make his life more comfortable. Motorcars, trains and aeroplanes have made his journey safer and quicker. Man has also conquered time and space with the help of advanced means of transport and communication. It is now possible to rush help to any part of the world in case of a flood, an earthquake etc. It has reduced the world to the size of a small family. The printing press ha sexpelled unawareness and promoted enlightenment. Medical science have made amazing invention for protecting man from fatal diseases. Till only a few years back, diseases like leprosy, cancer, tuberculosis and polio were untreatable. people suffering from these diseases, would strike horror and pity on one hand and despair on the other. But today X-ray, antibiotic drugs and surgical operation have controlled disease to great extent. Science has given eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf and legs to the crippled. it has checked the diseases, improved the standard of health and increased the longevity of human life.
Science has provided man with various means of comfort. the gift of electricity has placed unlimited power in the hands of mankind. It not only runs over factories and mills, but also lights our house, cools and warms our rooms and work our fans.
Thus, knowledge and power gained through science should be used for creative and constructive aims. It is the duty of statesmen, humanists, social reformers and religious teachers to give a sense of purpose to mankind. It is true that evil lies, no in science, but only in its application. The remedy itself lies in science well used.
