Seoul National University’s College of Engineering has announced a major breakthrough in eco-friendly hydrogen production. A research team led by Professor Jin Young Kim from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Chan Woo Lee from Kookmin University and Dr. Sung Jong Yoo from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), has successfully developed an advanced electrochemical catalyst. This innovation is expected to lead the next generation of sustainable hydrogen production.

Researchers develop new sensor to detect dangerous gas leaks in lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have engineered yeast to efficiently convert methanol into D-lactic acid, a key compound for biodegradable plastics and pharmaceuticals. By optimizing gene and promoter combinations, they achieved the highest reported yield to date, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based production. Their findings advance eco-friendly chemical manufacturing.

Using cutting-edge genetic tools, 3D electron microscopy, and artificial intelligence, Scripps Research scientists and colleagues have uncovered key structural hallmarks of long-term memory, called an engram. Their study, published in Science on March 20, 2025, paves the way for future advances in treating memory loss and other cognitive impairments associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

A research team led by Colorado State University has achieved a new milestone in 3D X-ray imaging technology.  The scientists are the first to capture high-resolution CT scans of the interior of a large, dense object – a gas turbine blade – using a compact, laser-driven X-ray source. The work is part of a larger vision to leverage high-intensity lasers for a wide range of uses, from studying inertial fusion energy to generating bright beams of GeV electrons and MeV x-rays.