south korea

Nanozyme Mimics Natural Peroxidase Activity

By doping graphene with nitrogen and boron, scientists in South Korea have create enzyme-like nanomaterials that could be used in bioassays.

Finding The Right Pair Of Antibiotics To Fight Resistant Bacteria

An on-chip screening method allowed scientists in South Korea to identify synergistic pairs of antibiotics for treating stubborn infections.

Pinholes Filter Photons For Better 3D Holographic Displays

By placing a titanium film riddled with holes behind an off-the-shelf LCD display, scientists in South Korea found a straightforward way to produce holograms.

Asia In The Throes Of Early Tobacco Epidemic, Researchers Find

Smoking is pervasive and on the rise in Asia, according to an investigation spanning 20 prospective cohort studies from mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and India.

Collagen Gel Helps Turn Stem Cells Into Neurons

Scientists in South Korea have cultivated neurons from stem cells using collagen gel from the tilapia fish, which mimics the stiffness of the human brain.

Clothes As Display Screens? Scientists Are Working On It

Researchers in South Korea have found a way to protect polymer solar cells and organic light emitting diodes from moisture, paving the way for wearable, washable displays.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Lee Sang Yup

By tweaking the metabolic pathways of living organisms, Professor Lee Sang Yup is maximizing the synergy between biology and chemistry for the benefit of industry and society.

Tiny Ultrasound Device Stimulates Mouse’s Brain

Using a lightweight capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer, researchers in South Korea were able to noninvasively stimulate the mouse brain to a depth of three to four millimeters.

Fabricating Silky Electronics On Demand

Using photolithography instead of solvents, scientists in South Korea are now able to integrate silk fibroins with microelectronic components.