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Researchers find optimized cost for secondhand EV batteries used in ESSs
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers carried out an economic analysis to find out the optimized cost for spent electric vehicles used in energy storage systems. According to data released by IDTechEx, a global market research firm, there will be more than six million used EV battery packs released into the second-life battery market by 2030. Retired batteries are mainly used in energy storage systems (ESSs) that store electricity generated by renewable energy generators such as solar
14 November 2022
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Eastern city to replace outdated power meters with smart electricity meters
SEOUL -- To save electricity costs and increase energy efficiency, South Korea's eastern city of Wonju will replace outdated power meters with smart electricity meters that provide power consumption information in real-time every 15 minutes. The meter is linked to a smartphone application that allows people to check the electricity consumption of elderly single households. Wonju will receive applications from citizens who wish to have their old meters replaced with new ones un
11 November 2022
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University hospital to roll out large-scale gene research project for Korean women
SEOUL -- Seoul National University Hospital will roll out a gene research project designed to find specific genes that trigger depression in Korean women through a research grant of about seven billion won ($5.2 million) from the United States National Institute of Mental Health. According to the National Health Insurance Service, a total of some one million people received treatment for mental illnesses in 2020 and 671,000 people were women. Data showed that women aged between 25
11 November 2022
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Researchers develop detoxification coating material for chemical warfare agents
SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a detoxification coating material for chemical warfare agents. The coating material can be sprayed onto equipment or manufactured in form of films and fabric to protect personnel and equipment from toxic substances. Extremely toxic chemical warfare agents (CMAs) pose a critical threat to humanity as only a small dose could cause critically destructive results. However, protection against such toxic materials is very limited. Carbon-based filters
10 November 2022
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Researchers develop super-compact ultrasound neuromodulation system
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a super-compact ultrasound neuromodulation system that is the size of a finer digit capable of being worn by a freely behaving rodent's head. The neuromodulation system unit has the potential to allow explorative studies in the treatment of brain diseases and accelerate the widespread adoption of neuromodulation using ultrasound. Transcranial-focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS) is an effective non-invasive treatment method for
10 November 2022
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State health watchdog adopts AI chatbot service to deal with food-related inquiries
SEOUL -- South Korea's public health watchdog adopted an artificial intelligence-based administrative service that takes care of food-related inquiries such as reporting food products with contaminated substances or products that passed from their sell-by date. The chatbot deals with inquiries for 24 hours so that human assistants can focus on other tasks. Chatbots communicate with people through text conversations. Users can choose to speak directly with human assistants if ch
9 November 2022
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LG Uplus partners with university to create metaverse campus
SEOUL -- Targeting young students familiar with non-face-to-face activities, South Korea's mobile carrier LG Uplus will build a virtual university campus where students can take classes and receive career-related advice. Students can enjoy various events such as entrance ceremonies, festivals and games in the metaverse world. Cheongju University in Cheongju, about 112 kilometers (69 miles) south of Seoul, partnered with LG Uplus (LGU+) to break the boundary between offline and
8 November 2022
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LG Uplus releases smart video conferencing platform capable of removing ambient noise
SEOUL -- LG Uplus (LGU+), a mobile carrier in South Korea, rolled out a smart video conferencing platform that can remove ambient noise while conducting important meetings. Voice conversations won't be interrupted even when the connected network becomes unstable. The solution called "MeetU" can operate on PCs, mobile devices and tablets without installing separate programs. It provides rights to speak for users who can leave notes by attaching sticky notes on the whit
7 November 2022
