Science

Graphical abstract. Credit: Chemical Engineering Journal (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.147966 DGIST Professor In Su-il’s research team has developed a high-efficiency photocatalyst that utilizes sunlight to convert carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary cause of global warming, into methane (CH4) fuel. The research team expects that this environmentally friendly technology can be applied to Carbon Capture and Utilization … Read more

Satellite data on chlorophyll concentrations in the northeastern Pacific Ocean uses warm colors to show areas of higher phytoplankton abundance. The small patch of bright red and yellow in the bottom center of the image indicates a bloom created by an iron fertilization experiment. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory As society grapples with the intensifying consequences … Read more

The lipids in some herbal teas have been identified in detail for the first time, preparing the ground for investigating their contribution to the health benefits of the teas. The four types of herbal tea investigated in this study for their bioactive lipids. Credit: Siddabasave Gowda Herbal teas are enjoyed worldwide, not only for their … Read more

This Hubble image shows RS Puppis, a type of variable star known as a Cepheid variable. As variable stars go, Cepheids have comparatively long periods — RS Puppis, for example, varies in brightness by almost a factor of five every 40 or so days. RS Puppis is unusual; this variable star is shrouded by thick, … Read more

Structure and assembly mechanism of the unique double-dockerin module in Clostridium thermocellum. Credit: Chen Chao and Feng Yingang Cellulosomes are multi-enzyme complexes known for their efficient lignocellulose degradation, which is valuable in bioenergy technique development. The diverse composition and intricate assembly of cellulosomes give them exceptional substrate degradation capabilities, and deciphering their complex assembly mechanisms … Read more

Adult slipper lobsters in tanks at Wakabayashi’s laboratory. Credit: Hiroshima University/Public Relations Office Their dragon-like appearance has earned lobsters the moniker “dragons of the sea.” It is one reason why they are a favorite fixture during Lunar New Year banquets. The Chinese call them longxia or dragon shrimps. And in some Asian cultures, eating them … Read more

Credit: CC0 Public Domain DGIST’s Physics and Chemistry Professor Park Jin-hee and her research team have developed a technology that allows easy detection of hazardous chemicals. Allowing one to detect harmful substances by analyzing color changes using a mobile phone camera, the technology is expected to be utilized for various purposes, such as the detection … Read more

Model of SLC24A-mediated population density perception and regulation mechanism. Credit: IOCAS The intricate dynamics of diatom blooms, influenced by a myriad of external factors and internal signals, continue to fascinate scientists. After recognizing the potential role of density perception and intracellular signaling in dictating these phenomena, researchers have begun to elucidate the molecular basis of … Read more

Map of Japan (left) and inset of Yakushima Island showing the Kohanayama research site in natural forests dominated by Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) (right). Credit: Biological Conservation (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2024.110520 Yakushima Island, a world heritage site in Japan, is renowned for its rich biodiversity. The huge Japanese cedar (Yaku-sugi) forests, which are over a thousand … Read more