ULSAN, South Korea, April 17, (Korea Bizwire) — In a breakthrough for sustainable energy, researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new technology that produces hydrogen using only sunlight and sugarcane waste—without any external power source. Professors Ji-Wook Jang and Kwan-Yong Seo of the Department of Energy and [...]
SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — In a scientific breakthrough that could shape the next generation of vaccines and gene therapies, South Korean researchers have, for the first time, uncovered the precise mechanisms by which messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines operate inside human cells. The discovery, published this week in the journal Science, comes from a team [...]
JEONJU, South Korea, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) —In a global first, South Korean researchers have successfully completed the full genomic mapping of the country’s native long-tailed chicken breed, known as the “Ginkkoridak,” revealing the genetic basis behind its famously elongated tail feathers. The collaborative effort by the Rural Development Administration (RDA) and Seoul National [...]
SEOUL, April 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean neuroscientists has uncovered a brain circuit that selectively activates in the right hemisphere when individuals experience empathy, providing fresh insight into how the brain processes others’ pain—and potentially offering a new framework for treating empathy-related disorders. The study, conducted by researchers from the Cognitive and [...]
SEOUL, April 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has found that citronellol, a widely used plant-derived fragrance compound, may cause neurological toxicity when humans are exposed to it in high concentrations—raising fresh concerns about the safety of ingredients commonly found in cosmetics and household products. Citronellol is a naturally occurring compound extracted [...]
DAEJEON, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a breakthrough mid-infrared detection technology that operates stably at room temperature, potentially paving the way for miniaturized optical sensors. The technology draws comparisons to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which uses mid-infrared wavelengths [...]
DAEJEON, March 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a novel electrolyte solvent that could cut electric vehicle charging times in half while extending battery life, potentially marking a significant advancement in lithium-ion battery technology. The research team, led by professors Choi Nam-Soon and Hong Seungbum, created [...]
SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is taking the lead in developing international standards for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, a cutting-edge field that enables users to control devices using only their thoughts. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, announced on March 3 that [...]
DAEJEON, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) announced on February 20 that it has successfully demonstrated the world’s largest carbon dioxide separation system of its kind for natural gas power plants. Traditional carbon capture methods at natural gas power facilities require extensive equipment including absorption towers, regeneration towers, and blowers, [...]
DAEJEON, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of researchers from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, has developed a novel material that becomes stronger with repeated use, inspired by the natural strengthening process of human bones, the institute announced on February [...]