The hype is out of this world, but mining in space won't save the Earth

Jan 31, 2023 07:26 am UTC| Science

We know the world must move to cleaner energy sources to head off the worst effects of climate change, but the technology required for the transition is very mineral-intensive. So where will all these resources come...

S. Korean researchers develop urine test that diagnoses cancer

Jan 27, 2023 22:51 pm UTC| Health Science Economy Business

A South Korean research team has developed a strip-type urine test that successfully diagnoses prostate and pancreatic cancer on-site by amplifying the optical signal of the metabolome in urine. The joint research team...

Device transmits radio waves with almost no power – without violating the laws of physics

Jan 25, 2023 04:43 am UTC| Science

A new ultra-low-power method of communication at first glance seems to violate the laws of physics. It is possible to wirelessly transmit information simply by opening and closing a switch that connects a resistor to an...

S. Korea to invest ₩275 billion in biopharma R&D projects

Jan 24, 2023 23:35 pm UTC| Business Economy Health Science

South Korea will invest 274.6 billion won in the bio-industry this year for 252 new RD projects in the four fields of biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, biomaterials, and medical equipment in 2023. According to South...

Scientists have started steering lightning with lasers – here's how

Jan 24, 2023 07:36 am UTC| Science

Lightning may look beautiful but every year it kills thousands of people, does huge amounts of damage to buildings and infrastructure, and causes power outages. The only protection we have is lightning rods, which were...

Space Science Series

Our Solar System is filled with asteroids that are particularly hard to destroy, new study finds

Jan 24, 2023 05:31 am UTC| Science

A vast amount of rocks and other material are hurtling around our Solar System as asteroids and comets. If one of these came towards us, could we successfully prevent the collision between an asteroid and Earth? Well,...

Eisai, Biogen apply for Alzheimer's drug approval in Japan

Jan 17, 2023 23:04 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Science

Eisai Co. and Biogen Inc. hope to gain approval with the Japanese health ministry by the end of the year of an Alzheimers drug that could both treat the cause and slow symptom progression. The U.S. Food and Drug...