south korea
A Hydrogel That Says NO To Arthritis
Scientists have developed a hydrogel that could be used to absorb extra fluids in swelling joints and release drugs to treat arthritis.
An Ultra-Fast And Highly Sensitive Hydrogen Sensor
Scientists in Korea have developed an ultra-fast and highly sensitive hydrogen gas sensor which can detect hydrogen levels under one percent in less than seven seconds.
Detecting Amphetamines On The Spot
Scientists in Korea have developed a fast, sensitive and portable sensor for on-site detection of amphetamines in urine.
Harnessing Sunlight And Body Heat
Scientists in Korea have developed a wearable energy harvesting device that can generate electricity from sunlight and body heat.
Sniffing Out Why Alzheimer’s Patients Lose Their Sense Of Smell
The loss of smell is indicative of early stage Alzheimer’s disease, and Korean researchers now understand how this happens.
Optogenetics Study Upends Decades Of Parkinson’s Research
Contrary to earlier assumptions, Parkinson’s disease symptoms are caused by hyperactivity rather than suppressed activation of a brain region known as the thalamus.
Watching The Dance Of Molecules In Real Time
Using tiny and thin-walled graphene pockets to contain molecules of interest, scientists in Korea have visualized the molecular motion of polymers in real time.
Semiconductor Lithography In A Flash
Researchers have successfully used a simple camera flash to produce semiconductor patterns smaller than ten nanometers in size.
Going 2D To Keep Chips Shrinking
By using a single material that can act as both a metal and a semiconductor, scientists in Korea have produced the first 2D field-electric transistor.
