S. Korean researchers unveil lithium replacement for EV battery cathode that increases range

Jan 12, 2023 23:15 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy Business

The research team at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology has developed a high-performing lithium metal battery with higher energy storage capacity that can extend the driving distance of electric vehicles by...

Are black holes time machines? Yes, but there's a catch

Jan 05, 2023 04:55 am UTC| Science

Black holes form natural time machines that allow travel to both the past and the future. But dont expect to be heading back to visit the dinosaurs any time soon. At present, we dont have spacecraft that could get us...

Japan start-up Innophys seeks to expand exoskeleton business abroad

Dec 31, 2022 23:09 pm UTC| Science Economy Business Health

Japan start-up Innophys Co. is expanding overseas in nations that have aging populations to offer its wearable exoskeleton to support heavy lifting. Set up by Tokyo University of Science professor Hiroshi Kobayashi,...

Japan medical institutions to develop tailored drugs for rare diseases

Dec 30, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Science

Tokyo Medical and Dental University and the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry are planning to develop tailored drugs for patients with genetic disorders to find treatment for extremely rare diseases. The two...

Tokyo firm Fujirebio targets blood tests for Alzheimer's in wake of therapy breakthrough

Dec 30, 2022 23:16 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Science

Fujirebio Holding is now doubling down on developing blood tests to detect Alzheimers against which blockbuster therapy is expected soon. The tiny Tokyo-based diagnostics firm, a unit of H.U. Group Holdings, which has a...

S. Korean scientists develop environment-friendly technology to produce hydrogen peroxide with solar energy

Dec 30, 2022 23:04 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy Business

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology has developed a technology that uses photovoltaic energy for producing hydrogen peroxide, replacing a thermochemical process that requires high energy and creates environmental...

S. Korean technology uses rice husks, microorganisms to minimize livestock waste odor

Dec 29, 2022 23:26 pm UTC| Science Economy Business

The Korea Institute of Energy Research has reduced livestock waste odor through the use of fermented rice husks and microorganisms. By compounding a photosynthetic bacterium dubbed rhodobacter sphaeroides into a...