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- A research team led by Senior Researcher Sangkyoo Lim has successfully developed biomass-based shape memory polymer fibers capable of simultaneously producing and storing energy. - These artificial muscle fibers, which can lift loads exceeding 56,000 times their own weight, are expected to find applications in industries such as medical robotics, advanced textiles, and wearables industries - The findings of the study were published in the Chemical Engineering Journal

- A joint research team from DGIST and KAIST, in collaboration with Japanese and German researchers, discovered an unprecedented 1/3 fractional quantum Hall state - The research provides key clues to developing next-generation electronic devices in quantum computing

SUTD researchers designed a novel nonlinear chiral metasurface that could generate circularly polarized light more easily, expanding optics-based applications.

Intermittent fasting, especially alternate-day fasting, provides an effective alternative to continuous energy restriction for improving metabolic health.

Zebrafish arrestins take turns inactivating key protein depending on intensity of light

Development of polymer syntheses using diazocarbonyl compounds as monomers

A research team proposes a method to assess cancer patients for their likelihood to either respond to treatment or relapse.

Additional data can help differentiate subtle gestures, hand positions, facial expressions

A new study has lifted the lid on five species of root-lesion nematodes living in maize crops across New Zealand - and suggested the existence of a hitherto-unsuspected cryptic species.

Groundwater and multilevel cooperation in recovery efforts mitigated water crisis after flooding

Quantum criticality induced by “lazy” valence electrons

Key indicator for chemical activity, correlation between liquid and active bubbles generated clarified

Gut microbe isolated from infertile women disrupts progesterone metabolism, lowering progesterone levels and impairing ovarian follicular development.

Deformation in thin membrane can be measured using simple method

Moving in Sync, Slowly, in Glassy Liquids

Chemical engineers have designed a hybrid catalyst system that uses zeolite to convert methane gas into methanol, followed by an alcohol oxidase, which transforms methanol into formaldehyde.

Intimate insights into relationship between cost of gamete production and sexual selection

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a technology for voltage-controlled magnetization switching, which has the potential to be implemented in next-generation computational memory. This advanced technology enables low-energy data writing operations with non-volatility, making it scalable for future applications that require stable and reliable memory.

How do Directional Connections Shape Complex Dynamics in Neuronal Networks?

- Delivered 9,313 briquettes to four vulnerable families - Donated 668 loaves of bread baked by DGIST employees to the local community

A new compact magnetic system enables precise cell manipulation, providing a portable and cost-effective solution for diagnostics and lab-on-chip technologies.

- DGIST’s Professor Jong-sung Yu’s Team, in Collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, Develops Next-Generation High-Capacity Lithium–Sulfur Battery Capable of Rapid Charging - Research Findings Published in ACS Nano

Cyborg insects integrate living organisms with electronic control units, enabling programmable behavior and superior adaptability to complex terrains compared to conventional robots. While progress has been made in single-cyborg control, coordinating multi-cyborg systems remains challenging due to variability in individual insect responses to control inputs. To address this, this research team developed a novel swarm navigation algorithm specifically designed for cyborg insects and succeeded in making them reach a goal in a group on an obstructed soft terrain.

New formula for hyperfiltration and glomerular filtration rate takes natural decline into account

Groundbreaking cerium oxide-based thermal switches achieve remarkable performance, transforming heat flow control with sustainable and efficient technology.

- Dr. Kim Jae-hyun’s team developed a stable, efficient polymer-based solid electrolyte - Applicable to smartphones, EVs, and energy storage

—Recognized as a talented individual in research on combined ultrasound and light technology to lead advances in biomedical engineering—

DGIST Professor Hongsoo Choi Selected for One of 2024’s Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements! Noted by the World for Technology Connecting Neural Circuits in the Brain

- A joint research team from DGIST and Kyungpook National University achieves 63% energy storage efficiency and 5.17% overall efficiency by combining a supercapacitor with a solar cell. - The research findings have been published in the prestigious international journal Energy, specializing in energy storage and conversion technologies.

- The joint research team led by Sangdong Kim and Bongseok Kim from DGIST’s Automotive Technology Division has developed a new signal analysis technology that enhances radar range resolution and is applicable to various radar systems. - The research findings were recognized for excellence and published in the prestigious IEEE Sensors Journal.