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  Researchers develop ultra-quick diagnosis chip technology for blood poisoning by bacteria SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed an ultra-quick detection technique capable of analyzing blood for the presence of viable bacteria using a microfluidic chip. Bacteria sometimes cause infection within the bloodstream, a microbiological disease known as bacteremia or more commonly known as blood poisoning. The newly-developed method takes about three hours to get results while the conventional technique requires two to three days. Blood poisoning caused by bacteria in 2022-04-07
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  Incheon airport to detect dangerous items through smart security inspection zone SEOUL -- South Korea's main gateway in the western port city of Incheon will establish a smart security inspection system that can detect dangerous items without having passengers take out laptops and liquid materials. Through the adoption of state-of-the-art equipment including body inspection detectors and X-ray computed tomography (CT), various portable items can be identified quickly in a smart inspection zone. Currently, Incheon International Airport inspects passengers 2022-04-06
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  POSTECH opens e-sports pub for students to have e-sports competition SEOUL -- A prominent engineering and science school in South Korea's southeastern port city of Pohang opened an e-sports pub where students can compete with other collegians at home and abroad or watch sports games while having light meals. It is a metaverse facility that 50,000 people around the world can access at the same time. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is the only Korean university to have a sports pub called "Colosseum" which is desig 2022-04-06
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  Researchers develop new effective photoelectrode structure for green hydrogen production SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a new photoelectrode structure that is used for the production of green hydrogen which does not involve any fossil fuel during its creation process. The new structure allows the electrode to have 400 percent more efficient than current photoelectrodes. A photoelectrode is a semiconductor that absorbs solar energy to initialize electrochemical transformations. The electrode dissociates water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Because the phot 2022-04-05
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  Researchers develop highly efficient eco-friendly gold leaching technique for 'urban mines' SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a highly efficient gold leaching technique to recover precious metals from electronics. While a conventional method has an efficiency of about 15 percent, the newly-developed eco-friendly technique can recover up to 99.9 percent of gold used in chips and conductors. Gold leaching uses a toxic chemical solvent including sodium cyanide to dissolve and extract gold. Professional gold collectors retrieve abandoned electronics including c 2022-04-05
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  Researchers suggest new hypothesis to solve secret behind growth of carbon nanotubes SEOUL -- Researchers from a state technology institute have come up with a new hypothesis that could solve the secret behind the growth of carbon nanotubes. The theory could boost the research on the carbon material that was invented about 30 years ago. A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a tube made of carbon with diameters of some nanometers. It has very high tensile strength and is regarded as very valuable source material for high-polymer composite materials that are used for the pr 2022-03-30
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  Researchers establish smart factory remote control network between S. Korea and Finland SEOUL -- Researchers from a government-funded institute have collaborated with their counterparts from Finland's University of Oulu to establish an ultra-low latency remote control tower network system for smart factories using Finland's 5G test network and South Korea's test backbone internet network. The super-fast network connected a control tower and a smart factory that are more than 10,000 kilometers (6,213 miles) away. Establishing an internet connection between 2022-03-30
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  Busan port operator to adopt unmanned compact patrol boat to improve port security SEOUL -- South Korea's main maritime gateway in the southern port city of Busan will adopt an unmanned compact patrol boat to improve the port's security and safety by monitoring blind spots and outdated facilities. Using a state-of-the-art camera that rotates 360 degrees, the vessel can broadcast real-time video footage in case of an emergency. The Busan Port Authority (BPA), the operator of the world's sixth-largest port, forged a partnership with Busan Newport Secu 2022-03-28
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  Researchers develop frequency-selective acoustic and haptic sensors for dual-mode human-machine interfaces SEOUL -- Inspired by the frequency tunability of the inner structure of the cochlea in the human ear, various frequency-selective acoustic sensors have been created, but developments have been limited by the narrow tunable range of resonance frequencies and difficulties in miniaturization. South Korean researchers have developed frequency-selective acoustic and haptic sensors for dual-mode human-machine interfaces based on triboelectric sensors. Developments in human-machine inter 2022-03-28
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  Researchers develop sustainable pollution removal technology using ambient energy SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a technique that can be used to collect ambient energy and power nanocatalysts capable of removing air or water pollution. Piezoelectricity was used to create energy from mechanical movements such as the movement of floor tiles. Piezoelectric energy harvesting is a convenient method to collect ambient mechanical energy and convert it into electricity. Piezoelectric devices do not need a separate voltage source and their structure is 2022-03-25
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  State research bodies join hands for Apophis asterioid exploration mission in 2029 SEOUL -- Three state-run research bodies have joined hands to push for South Korea's first asteroid exploration mission in April 2029 when Apophis makes a close approach to Earth. A homemade probe will be deployed into the orbit of Apophis for observation and scientific research to accumulate space technologies. The Ministry of Science and ICT has applied for a preliminary feasibility study for the Apophis exploration mission involving the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Insti 2022-03-24
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  Researchers develop cheap and effective ammonia production technique using greenhouse gas SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a green technology for the production of ammonia using nitric oxide, a greenhouse gas mainly emitted by industrial plants. The new high-performance electrochemical technique uses cheap iron-based catalysts instead of expensive rare-metal parts to reduce costs. Nitric oxide (NO) is a colorless gas that is very toxic when inhaled. Industrial plants have special retrieval equipment installed in chimneys and burners to reduce the emissi 2022-03-24
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  Researchers develop metastable palladium hydride for first time SEOUL -- For the first time in the world, South Korean researchers have found the existence and creation mechanism of a new palladium material that is in a metastable state which has higher thermodynamic energy characteristics than ordinary stable materials. Palladium is a vital material for hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen storage equipment. Palladium is a rare metal that has a strong affinity to hydrogen thanks to its catalytic and hydrogen-absorbing properties. The unique mate 2022-03-24
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  Researchers develop acoustic wireless charging technique capable of charging electronic implants SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed an ultrasonic wave-based wireless charging technology that can charge electronic implants such as a pacemaker designed to help regulate heart function, or drug delivery implants. By using ultrasonic wave-based charger technology, researchers can create medical implant devices that do not need to be regularly taken out of the body to have their batteries replaced. Wireless charging has only been used lately mainly for portable devic 2022-03-23
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  Researchers develop high-speed measurement system of 28GHz 5G antennas SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have achieved a technical breakthrough by developing an integrated system capable of measuring the performance of 5G mobile communication antennas at high speed for the first time in the world. It can dramatically reduce measurement time and improve accuracy. Existing small test facilities had many difficulties in launching various new products in a timely manner, such as taking about 200 hours to measure 5G terminals. In three years of joint resear 2022-03-23
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  Researchers localize 31 kinds of core components for 5G optical communication SEOUL -- South Korea's state research institute worked with domestic communication technology companies to localize 31 kinds of core components that are used for the establishment of optical cable networks for 5G communication. Following the commercialization of homemade parts, the companies will target the global market, which is projected to reach $80.5 billion by 2028. Although 5G communication systems are focused on establishing wireless connections between mobile devices 2022-03-22
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  Researchers develop technology to localize production of nanocrystalline ribbon materials SEOUL -- A government-funded research body in South Korea has developed a technology to localize the production of nanocrystalline ribbon materials used in electric vehicle power conversion devices. It can reduce the content of high-cost elements such as niobium (Nb), which is essential for nanocrystalline ribbon alloys by more than 30 percent. South Korea has been dependent on imported nanocrystalline ribbon materials that remove electromagnetic interference noise from power conver 2022-03-22
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  S. Korea's largest carrier-neutral hyperscale data center to be built by Hyundai E&C SEOUL -- South Korea's largest carrier-neutral hyperscale data center will be built by Hyundai Engineering and Construction to provide a neutral network environment and connection services that are not limited to any telecom carriers. Construction will be completed in June 2024. The data center, which will be built in Jukjeon some 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Seoul, is a project promoted by Pacific Asset Management, a real estate asset management company based in South Kor 2022-03-21
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  Netmarble works with Unity Technologies to create expanded metaverse platform SEOUL -- Unity Technologies, a video game software development company based in San Francisco, will provide technical support and advice for the creation of an expanded metaverse platform under a strategic partnership with a subsidiary of South Korea's top mobile game developer, Netmarble. The metaverse is a digital world, generated by the convergence of physical reality and virtual spaces where users can have hands-on experiences through avatars. Unity and Netmarble F&C w 2022-03-21
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  Researchers to develop water-in-battery system for safe operation of ESS SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have adopted an innovative idea to develop a water-in-battery system. The special battery system consists of a secondary battery encased in a metallic housing filled with a fire retardant liquid solution. The special liquid will douse flames and block oxygen supply in case battery cells combust. The innovative batteries will be used for energy storage systems. When high-performance batteries used by energy storage systems (ESSs) and electric vehi 2022-03-17