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Cosmic Ray Hotspot Found
The Telescope Array group has identified a hotspot in the Northern hemisphere where super high energy cosmic rays seem to be clustered.
KAIST Develops Two-Sided Touchable Display, TransWall
The two-sided, transparent TransWall developed at KAIST provides users with interactive haptic feedback.
GABA: A New Target For Alzheimer’s Drugs
The discovery that GABA production by reactive astrocytes causes memory loss in Alzheimer's patients could lead to new ways to treat the disease.
Bypassing Graphene With Polymers
Scientists have synthesized a defect-free graphene-like material using polymers, accelerating the development of cheap and efficient solar cells.
Antivirals Reduce Liver Disease Risk
Two independent studies show that treating hepatitis B early with antiviral drugs can reduce the risk of developing liver disease.
KAIST Researchers Invent Self-Powered Pacemaker
The self-powered heart pacemaker could reduce the need for repeated surgery to replace batteries.
KAIST Researchers Invent Goose Bump Sensor
A flexible goose bump detector developed by researchers at KAIST could be used to detect quantifiable information about the wearer's emotional state.
Manipulating Proteins With Light
Scientists from Korea's IBS have developed a method of controlling protein functions without drugs that could have widespread applications in cancer and signal transduction research.
Towards Gender Parity In Asian Science & Tech
Gender imbalances in science and technology participation throughout Asia are a missed opportunity to capture the potential of the best scientists, says Ms. Danièle A. Castle.
