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Trajectoids Trace A Predefined Path
Researchers have developed an algorithm, which can be used to design shapes that roll down predefined trajectories. This research has applications in robotics.
Unleashing The Potential Of Putty-Like Gallium
Researchers from South Korea have invented a new method to transform liquid gallium into a more usable paste- or putty-like form.
Closing In On The Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease
The unpredictability of Alzheimer's disease may be partly caused by changes in star-shaped cells in the brain called astrocytes, find scientists from South Korea.
Scientists Unveil The Transcriptome Of SARS-CoV-2
The first high-resolution transcriptomic map of the SARS-CoV-2 could help scientists find new targets against the virus that causes COVID-19.
How Cells Relieve DNA Replication Stress
Scientists in South Korea have identified a mechanism by which mammalian cells prevent DNA replication from stalling due to internal or external stressors.
‘Iceberg Effect’ Slows Down Global Warming Down South
Using computer simulations of climate change, scientists in South Korea and the US have found that icebergs may be key to slowing down warming of the Southern hemisphere.
The Good Kind Of Brain Drain
Vessels at the base of the skull are important for draining waste from the brain and could be involved in age-related neurodegeneration, study says.
Seeing The Magnetic Field Of A Single Atom Up Close
An international team of scientists has performed an MRI scan of the magnetic field of single atoms.
Stacking Graphene Enhances Its Performance
Stacking 100 graphene layers together helps gets the most out of graphite, researchers in South Korea have found.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Kim Eunjoon
By studying the proteins involved in neural synapses, Professor Kim Eunjoon seeks to bridge knowledge gaps in the field of brain disorders, potentially paving the way for improved treatments.
