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Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells Get A Boost

A research group in South Korea has used an amorphous organic film to enhance the power conversion efficiency and stability of colloidal quantum dot-based solar cells.

Flexible Robot Performs Gallbladder Surgery

Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible endoscopic robot that allows surgeons to navigate complex environments within the body.

Drones Used To Herd Birds (VIDEO)

An international team of researchers has developed drones and a herding algorithm to shepherd birds away from airports.

Flexible Drug Delivery For The Eyes And The Brain

Researchers in South Korea have developed an implantable device that is mechanically flexible and capable of controlled drug release.

Mapping The Neural Circuit Of Innate Fear

Neuroscientists in South Korea have identified a region of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex as a regulator of the innate fear response.

Tracing The Origin Of A Deadly Brain Tumor

A research team from South Korea has presented evidence that neural stem cells contain cancer-promoting mutations and are responsible for recurrent glioblastoma in human patients.

3D Sketching In Thin Air

A research group in South Korea has developed a 3D sketching tool that simplifies the creation of 3D designs.

Targeting Mitochondria To Kill Cancer Cells

Scientists in South Korea have created a photosensitizing agent that accumulates in the mitochondria of cancer cells to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.

Flexible Blue Micro-LEDs That Work In The Brain

Scientists in South Korea have devised a technique to manufacture sheets of blue flexible vertical micro-LEDs cheaply and efficiently.