Paradigm Challenging Discovery: Diamonds Grown Without High Pressure
Scientists have created a new liquid metal alloy system for producing diamonds under moderate conditions. Did you know that 99% of synthetic diamonds are produced…
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The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a South Korean scientific research organization founded in 2011 to promote advanced fundamental research in the sciences. The institute operates with the aim of conducting cutting-edge research in basic science fields such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, and life sciences. IBS supports research centers across South Korea, each focused on specific scientific areas or projects, led by distinguished scientists and researchers. These centers are hubs for innovation and collaboration, attracting top-tier researchers from around the globe. IBS not only fosters a collaborative research environment but also provides state-of-the-art facilities and substantial funding to undertake long-term, high-impact research projects. The institute’s goal is to enhance South Korea’s research capabilities and contribute to global scientific advancements and technological innovation.
Scientists Pinpoint Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism
Sensory hypersensitivity in mice with Grin2b mutations is associated with hyperactivity in the anterior cingulate cortex and increased connectivity throughout the brain. A research team…
Quantum Stretch: Unveiling the Future of Elastic Displays
Intrinsically stretchable quantum dot-based light-emitting diodes achieved record-breaking performance. A team of South Korean scientists led by Professor KIM Dae-Hyeong of the Center for Nanoparticle…
This Natural Compound Combats Cancer – Scientists Have Finally Figured Out How
Researchers have unlocked the method by which trabectedin circumvents the DNA repair mechanisms of cancer cells, paving the way for tailored treatments. Many cancer treatments…
Revolutionary Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Promise for Treating Neurological Disorders
Patterned low-intensity, low-frequency ultrasound (LILFUS) offers a safe and effective method for controlling brain functions. The ability of the human brain to adjust to both…
Half-Century Quantum Mystery Solved: Scientists Directly Observe Spin Quadrupoles for the First Time
The “spin-nematic phase,” a magnetic analog of liquid crystal, has been observed for the first time in a quantum spin system. Liquid crystal represents a…
In a Striking Discovery, AI Shows Human-Like Memory Formation
Researchers have discovered that AI memory consolidation processes resemble those in the human brain, specifically in the hippocampus, offering potential for advancements in AI and…
New Solid-State Electrolyte Designs Could Revolutionize the Battery Industry
Researchers make significant advancements in lithium-metal-chloride solid-state electrolytes. Researchers, led by Professor Kang Kisuk of the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science…
Quantum Crafting: Atom-by-Atom Construction of a New Qubit Platform
Scientists at the IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) at Ewha Womans University have accomplished a groundbreaking step forward in quantum information science. In partnership…
An Ancient Love Story – How Climate Shifts Drove Early Human Species Together
A new study published in the journal Science by an international team reveals that historical fluctuations in atmospheric CO2 levels and the subsequent alterations in climate…
Catalytic Mysteries Unveiled: First-Ever Observation of a “Difficult To Prove” Catalytic Intermediate
Using X-ray photocrystallography, researchers have successfully captured the key Rh-acylnitrenoid intermediate, shedding light on the transition metal-nitrenoid transfer process. Under the lead of Director Chang…
Optical Computing Breakthrough: Seeing Through the “Unseeable”
Decoding the optical response of nonlinear scattering media: A leap toward highly scalable physical operators. Is it possible to see through a scattering medium such…
Resilient Roots: Study Shows How Ancestors Thrived Amid Climate Shifts
New research conducted by an international team, published in the journal Science, reveals that early human species were capable of adapting to a variety of…
Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code: A Groundbreaking New Approach to Visualizing the True Culprit
PET imaging of reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction reveals new insights into Alzheimer’s disease pathology, offering a potential breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment. Recently, a team of…
Scientists Observe “Quasiparticles” in Classical Systems for the First Time
Since the advent of quantum mechanics, the field of physics has been divided into two distinct areas: classical physics and quantum physics. Classical physics deals…
Scientists Warn of Irreversible Loss of the West Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets and Rapid Acceleration of Sea Level Rise
A study published in Nature Communications today (February 14) by an international team of scientists shows that an irreversible loss of the West Antarctic and…
New Form of Carbon Discovered – “Opening Up Entirely New Possibilities”
The novel form of carbon is created through the heating of fullerenes with lithium nitride. The most recognized forms of carbon are graphite and diamond,…
Measuring the “Wettability” of Graphene and Other 2D Materials at the Molecular Level
Microscopic measurement of wettability can be achieved at the molecular level using ‘vibrational sum-frequency generation spectroscopy’ (VSFG). Wettability of the material is the ability of…