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Honey, I Shrunk The Particle Accelerator

By sending a beam of particles through plasma, researchers were able to accelerate those particles efficiently without large equipment like the Large Hadron Collider.

Self-Regenerating Catalysts Help Fuel Cells Go The Distance

This highly efficient and self-regenerating catalyst could help make solid oxide fuel cells more practical.

Donut-Shaped Electrodes Make Li-S Batteries More Durable

Researchers in South Korea have developed a donut-shaped lithium sulfide cathode that boosts the lifecycle of lithium sulfur batteries.

7 Must-Read Stories In September 2018

Asia's ascendance on the global research stage was a central theme of this month's most-read articles.

Spray-On Electronic Skin Helps Robots Feel

Researchers in South Korea have developed a sensor that can be sprayed onto three-dimensional surfaces to allow robots to sense touch.

Lee Sang Yup Wins 2018 Eni Award

Lee was recognized for his work in metabolic engineering, which has resulted in the sustainable development of chemical products, fuels and non-food biomass materials.

Wearable LED Device Helps Mice To Regrow Hair

Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible, wearable device that speeds up hair growth in mice.

Giving Up Smoking Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline

Quit smoking early on to minimize the risk of neurological disease, say researchers in South Korea.

UNIST Recognizes Six ‘Rising Star’ Scientists

The title ‘Rising-Star Distinguished Professor’ is awarded to eminent professors who are under the age of 45.