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KAIST Develops Self-Propelling Cell Robots Powered by Biological Waste

KAIST Develops Self-Propelling Cell Robots Powered by Biological Waste

DAEJEON, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In a breakthrough that could reshape targeted drug delivery and biomedical engineering, South Korea’s Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced Monday the development of self-moving cell robots fueled by biological waste products. While global research on micrometer- and nanometer-scale non-living self-propelling robots is well advanced, the application [...]

KAIST Breakthrough Turns Waste Tires into High-Value Chemical Feedstocks

KAIST Breakthrough Turns Waste Tires into High-Value Chemical Feedstocks

DAEJEON, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — KAIST researchers have developed a new catalytic method to convert waste tires into high-purity cyclic alkenes—valuable chemical precursors for rubber and nylon—offering a promising solution to one of the most persistent recycling challenges. Announced on Thursday, the breakthrough comes from a team led by Professor Hong Soon-hyuk, which successfully [...]

Bacteria-Based Fluorescence May Revolutionize Precision Cancer Surgery

Bacteria-Based Fluorescence May Revolutionize Precision Cancer Surgery

SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have developed a groundbreaking surgical imaging technique that uses genetically engineered bacteria to illuminate cancerous tissue in real time, potentially revolutionizing the precision and safety of tumor removal procedures. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced Wednesday that its research team, led by Dr. [...]

Korean Scientists Pioneer First-Ever Direct Measurement of ‘Quantum Distance’ in Breakthrough Study

Korean Scientists Pioneer First-Ever Direct Measurement of ‘Quantum Distance’ in Breakthrough Study

SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In a scientific breakthrough with wide-ranging implications for quantum computing and sensing, South Korean researchers have developed the world’s first method for directly measuring “quantum distance,” a fundamental metric in quantum mechanics. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced Thursday that research teams led by Professor Kim Geun-soo of Yonsei [...]

Breakthrough in Flexible Electronics: Korea Develops Shape-Adaptive Liquid Metal Ink

Breakthrough in Flexible Electronics: Korea Develops Shape-Adaptive Liquid Metal Ink

SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint team of researchers from KAIST and Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking liquid metal ink capable of shifting between rigid and flexible states depending on temperature, paving the way for next-generation wearable devices and medical implants. The team, led by Professor Jung Jae-woong of KAIST’s Department [...]

KAIST Study Links High-Salt Diet to Aggressive Brain Tumor Growth via Gut Microbiome

KAIST Study Links High-Salt Diet to Aggressive Brain Tumor Growth via Gut Microbiome

DAEJEON, South Korea, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has uncovered compelling evidence that a high-salt diet may accelerate the progression of brain tumors by disrupting gut microbiota and altering metabolic signaling pathways. In findings published on May 22 in the Journal of [...]

Korean Researchers Use Satellite Data and AI to Track Photosynthesis in Real Time

Korean Researchers Use Satellite Data and AI to Track Photosynthesis in Real Time

Ulsan, South Korea, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model capable of predicting how much carbon plants absorb through photosynthesis on an hourly basis—a breakthrough expected to enhance carbon monitoring and ecosystem modeling. Led by Professor Lim Jeong-ho [...]

South Korea Moves to Localize Production of Critical Cancer-Treatment Isotopes

South Korea Moves to Localize Production of Critical Cancer-Treatment Isotopes

SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has taken a major step toward medical self-sufficiency by launching domestic production of key cancer-fighting radioisotopes, Actinium-225 (Ac-225) and Iodine-131 (I-131), which had previously been entirely imported, creating frequent supply shortages for patients and drug developers. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced Thursday that the Korea Institute [...]

KAIST Team Maps Fear Memory Pathway Triggered by Visual Threats

KAIST Team Maps Fear Memory Pathway Triggered by Visual Threats

DAEJEON, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has identified a specific brain circuit responsible for forming fear memories induced solely by visual threats—without any physical pain—offering new insights into the neurological basis of PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depression. In findings published May 9 [...]

Flushing Toilets Can Propel Contaminants Nearly a Meter High, New Study Finds

Flushing Toilets Can Propel Contaminants Nearly a Meter High, New Study Finds

SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) —  Flushing a toilet with the lid open can send microscopic contaminants soaring nearly one meter into the air, posing potential hygiene risks in public restrooms, a new joint study by Yuhan-Kimberly and Kookmin University has revealed. The research, conducted under an industry-academic partnership, found that aerosolized particles generated by toilet [...]