A Korean research team that studies quantim computers has published research results that can be used to verify the states and processes of the quantum computing unit, qubit.Professor Cho Yong-uk’s team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) said that it has found that the geometric

Korean researchers have developed a technology that can dramatically improve the performance of quantum dot light emitting diodes (QLEDs), which have become a popular candidate for next-generation display devices, following organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). Once the technology is successfully c

The black hole, which has been only proven by theory, has finally been unveiled. The observation of black hole has become possible by using a network of major radio telescopes around the world as a single telescope of the size of the earth. This is the first time that the actual form of black hole h

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Yonsei University plan to make a blockchain campus together. POSTECH announced on April 2 that it will test operate a blockchain campus where all school members will participate. Yonsei University plans to operate the blockchain campus in the

A Korean research team has developed a biomaterial that can produce methanol from methane, which is one of the most abundant gas resources on the planet.A research team led by Professor Lee Ji-won at Korea University announced on April 2 that it has succeeded in developing enzymatic nanoparticles us

The earnings of Korean universities and government-funded research institutes from technology transfer turned out to be negative. According to the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea, which distributes research funds to universities, 418 domestic universities (including 148 community college

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a new dementia treatment with a longer duration of efficacy compared to current treatments.A research team led by Dr. Park Kee-duk at the KIST Convergence Research Center for Dementia DTC and a team led by Lee Chang-j

A research team led by Professor Park Yong-geun of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a technology that can reproduce three dimensional (3D) holographic displays without glasses.This technology has improving 3D display technology one step further by taking a

Korea East-West Power Co. and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have jointly launched a project to develop an ultra-high efficiency multi-junction solar cell using perovskite, which is a next-generation solar cell material.The company announced on March 12 that researchers f

A new type of do-it-yourself (DIY) robot has been unveiled by the Robotics and Media Research Center of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).The new robot, which is called “Mode Man” and looks like the human upper body, allows users to attach industrial robot arms and hands freely fo

A new thermoelectric material technology that converts thermal energy into electrical energy has been developed, making it possible to manufacture high-performance thermoelectric thin films using an economically efficient solution process.Thermoelectric materials convert heat energy such as geotherm

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Feb. 14 that its research team led by professors Lee Hyun-wook and Kim Young-sik at the school of energy and chemical engineering has developed a high-performance metal electrode (carbon fiber-metal composite) through a process

KSTAR, a nuclear fusion reactor which is also called Korea’s “artificial sun,” has successfully achieved a plasma core ion fusion temperature of 100 million degrees, becoming the first tokamak fusion device to achieve the milestone.KSTAR is short for Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research.

A Korean research team has developed new high-quality graphite used in the production of smartphones. Graphite is used for battery electrodes and smartphone heat sinks, affecting the quality of smartphones.Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Feb. 6 that a team led

The South Korean government joined the race of next generation ICT proprietary technology developments, including core quantum computing technology, by investing 44.5 billion won (US$39.8 million) over the next five years, which will significantly enhance the computational performance and security o

A team of South Korean researchers has developed a sensor that can diagnose depression with sweat that is released on the skin. It is planning to expand its research so that it can be used to diagnose panic disorder, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The Electronics and Tel

A new catalyst that can produce hydrogen peroxide using electricity has been developed. This technology is expected to open a new way to produce environment-friendly hydrogen peroxide at less cost.The Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Jan. 27 that Prof. Joo Sang-hoon’s r

Korean researchers have succeeded in improving the performance of lithium-sulfur secondary batteries that are regarded as an althernative to conventional lithium-ion batteries.The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on Jan. 27 that its research team led by Prof. Lee

Korean researchers have developed a core chip for three-dimensional (3D) image sensors which function as the “eye” of autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots. In the future, the chip will be mounted on smart phones and used for various services, such as face recognition and augmented reality (AR).Th

A team of Korean researchers has shed light on how high-intensity ultrasound eliminates tumors and cancerous tissues. This study is expected to pave the way for the development of new technologies for cancer surgery. The principle elucidated by the research team can be applied to development of a te