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Scientists develop adhesive patch inspired by octopuses

Jun 15, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists have developed an adhesive patch inspired by protuberances in the suction cups of octopuses, the ICT ministry said Thursday, a finding that can have various electro...
Scientists develop new 3D printing technology

Jun 12, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists have developed a new technology to print three-dimensional nano-sized electronic tubes, the state-run institute said Monday, a finding that may contribute to the de...
Scientists develop new method to produce TPA

Jun 4, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists have developed a new eco-friendly method to chemically produce terephthalic acid, which is largely used for polyethylene terephthalate, the science ministry said Su...
Scientists develop 3D brain neural structure

May 31, 2017

GWANGJU -- A group of South Korean scientists successfully created an artificial brain-like three-dimensional neural structure, a local university said Wednesday, a finding that may contribute to stu...
South Korea raises cybersecurity alert against WannaCry attack

May 14, 2017

South Korea raised its cybersecurity alert on Sunday amid growing concerns about the WannaCry ransomware cyberattack that has spread across the world. The Korea Internet & Security Agency said four ...
Scientists develop multiple-colored solar cell

May 11, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists developed a solar cell that can take on multiple colors, the state-run science laboratory said Thursday, a discovery that could be used for power-generating windows...
Korean, Japanese institutes to tie up for research on freshwater life

Apr 20, 2017

A South Korean research institute on freshwater organisms and biodiversity conservation said Thursday it will sign a business pact with Japan's Lake Biwa Museum this week to push ahead with joint res...
Study on lactic acid bacteria from kimchi sheds light on treatment of atopic dermatitis

Apr 12, 2017

Researchers said Wednesday they have found that lactic acid bacteria in kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, is potentially effective in treating atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflam...
Scientists develop artificial skin with sensitivity

Apr 4, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists has developed an artificial skin with sensitivity, the science ministry said Tuesday, a development that could be a boon to a variety of robots and products in nume...
Scientists develop new drug treatment for brain cancer

Mar 28, 2017

A group of South Korean medial scientists has developed a new type of non-surgical procedure to deliver drugs to tumors in the brain, the science ministry said Tuesday, opening up new treatment oppor...
Scientists develop anti-counterfeit film

Mar 27, 2017

A state-funded chemical institute said Monday that it has developed a new anti-counterfeit film that changes color when it comes in contact with a person's breath, a finding that can be applied to va...
Scientists develop thermoelectric graphene

Mar 27, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists has developed a graphene with enhanced thermoelectric capabilities, a state-run science laboratory said Monday, a discovery that could be used for wearable technolo...
Scientists develop nanochannel with super-fast ion transportation

Mar 23, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists discovered that a nanochannel smaller than 5 nanometers can act as a better transporter of ion, the science ministry said Thursday, expanding new horizons for the n...
Scientists develop gold nanomaterials for gout treatment

Mar 22, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists developed a new type of gold nano-sized materials to treat hyperuricemia, the science ministry said Wednesday, opening a new gateway for the treatment of diseases s...
Korea to strengthen monitoring of 2 drug-resistant bacteria

Mar 17, 2017

South Korean health authorities said Friday they will strengthen monitoring of two super bacteria -- the Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae -- that...