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Bacteria Tweaked To Produce Free Heme

Researchers from South Korea have devised a way to produce free heme using engineered Escherichia coli strains.

10 Scientists Behind South Korea’s R&D Dominance

A global leader in research, development and innovation, South Korea is home to these 10 award-winning scientists who are pushing the frontiers of science.

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.

A Flexible Device To Monitor Heart Health

Scientists in South Korea have developed an elastic, conductive mesh that can be used to monitor electrophysiological signals as well as deliver thermal and electrical stimulations.

Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Hydrocarbon Fuels

Scientists in South Korea have developed photocatalysts that allow carbon dioxide to be converted into usable fuel using just sunlight.

When Nanoparticles Hitch A Ride With Bile Acids

An international team of scientists has attached bile acids to the surface of nanoparticles to improve the passage of nanoparticles from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood.