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S. Korea conducts independent aerial observation to trace origins of fine dust
Over the past several weeks, most of South Korea has been hit by heavy concentrations of ultrafine particles -- about six times higher than the safe level set by the World Health Organization. And every time fine dust smothers the Korean Peninsula,… people tend to ask the core question, where has it all come from...
2019-03-22 12:28:05 KST -
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Gov't to promote "smart medical treatment" to improve medical accessibility
People living in remote areas such as mountains or islands where access to medical facilities is not easy, can connect to a doctor using their computers or smartphones. They can tell the doctor about their symptoms and get a diagnosis for the appropriate treatment. If the symptoms are serious, the doctor will sugg...
2019-03-22 11:26:53 KST -
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Google unveils video game streaming service called 'Stadia'
Google has unveiled a browser-based video game streaming service dubbed 'Stadia', in an attempt to capitalize on its cloud technology and global network of data centers. Users will be able to play games without waiting for content to be downloaded to a device, making the service as easy as watching a video online. ...
2019-03-21 05:04:45 KST -
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Up to 80% of ultra-fine dust in Seoul originates from overseas: gov't research
The South Korean government says most of the fine dust particles choking Seoul originate from overseas. The research, released on Wednesday, found up to 80 percent of ultra-fine dust comes from other countries, with most blowing in between November and April. Over the last five years, around 30 percent of fine du...
2019-03-20 10:14:45 KST -
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Local university brings 3D printing education to rural areas
This 3D printing pen allows users to draw with heated plastic instead of ink. The little device serves as a freehand 3D printer, …and lets the students create three-dimensional objects. More elaborate works like human faces are created using a 3D printer. (Korean) "It was cool and fun to make a bag and fa...
2019-03-20 09:38:37 KST -
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Pregnant women living in fine dust-filled regions at higher risk of giving birth prematurely: Study
Pregnant women living in dust-filled areas have an increased risk of going into early labor. Researchers from Kyung Hee University Hospital and the National Cancer Center analyzed the births of one-point-seven million newborns from 2010 to 2013. They found mothers within the first 37 weeks of pregnancy who lived i...
2019-03-19 18:03:17 KST -
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Korean researchers replicate atmospheric conditions in lab environment
Radiosondes are carried by weather balloons to altitudes exceeding 35 kilometers above sea level, and their sensors measure pressure, temperature and relative humidity. Made up of sensors and transmitters, the instruments are cheap and can be used any time and in any weather conditions. However, measurements can ...
2019-03-19 10:23:17 KST -
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Korean researchers develop mathematical model for tumor removal by high-intensity ultrasound
Focused ultrasound is often used to treat uterine fibroids by burning tumor tissues. It provides an alternative to surgical interventions and has fewer side effects, …but the method has so far been limited to uterine fibroid and essential tremor treatment. (Korean) "The existing technology generates ...
2019-03-17 12:09:56 KST -
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Disabled people in Seoul hailing cabs using AI voice assistant
"Clova." (AI Voice Assistant's name) "Book me a cab (for the disabled)." "Sure, I'll book it for you right away." It only takes a few moments to book a wheelchair accessible taxi, for disabled people in Seoul, using a voice assistant service. The voice-only function was added this month to the city's taxi ...
2019-03-15 18:14:39 KST -
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S. Korea aiming to beef up R&D investment
South Korea plans to increase public spending on artificial intelligence and renewable energy, as core sectors of research and development. On Thursday, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced its 2020 investment guidelines, which aim to make public spending on science more efficient, and increase positive socia...
2019-03-15 08:53:55 KST -
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Facebook, Instagram partially down throughout many parts of world
Facebook and Instagram appear to be partially down for some users around the world. While both platforms can be opened, it looks like many users are unable to send or receive messages on either platform, or post new content. According to several U.S. reports, the partial outage is affecting users from the U.S., ...
2019-03-14 07:04:22 KST -
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5G Robot baristas, and smart technologies bringing change the South Korean lifestyle
Meet the world's first 5G robot barista. With South Korea set to become the first country in the world to launch the next generation 5G network, major telecom firms are unveiling new services and gadgets, that could soon become a part of daily life. (Stand-up) "Powered by 5G signals 20 times faster...
2019-03-13 08:29:25 KST
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