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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.

East Asian Universities Remain Asia’s Most Innovative

Universities in South Korea, Japan and China make up the majority of Reuters' Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities list.

Detecting The Molecule That Causes Bad Breath

By integrating lead (II) acetate with a three-dimensional nanofiber web, South Korean researchers have developed a rapid and sensitive detector of bad breath.

Wearable OLED Patch Helps Heal Wounds

By mounting flexible OLEDs, batteries and anti-superheating devices on a thin film, scientists have developed a wearable patch that can facilitate wound healing.

Platinum Fuel Cells Made Practical

By incorporating nickel and other metallic elements into platinum catalysts, researchers have enhanced the performance and durability of fuel cells.

Detecting Hydrogen Gas Quickly And Cheaply

Scientists have fabricated a highly selective sensor that can detect hydrogen gas in under five seconds.

Capillary Forces Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries

A team of researchers in South Korea has found that capillary forces in carbon nanofibers help prevent electrode degradation in lithium sulfur batteries.

F1 Race Data Sheds Light On Social Conflict

By analyzing data from F1 races, an international research group has demonstrated that conflict is more likely to occur between rivals of similar social status.