Researchers monitor mercury levels in artificial lakes to identify the sources of mercury as well as the factors that affect its concentration Anthropogenic activities have led to increased amounts of mercury being discharged into aquatic systems, where it accumulates in fish as methylmercury, an organic form of mercury that is…

The scientists elucidate critical changes in the thermal properties of energy storage devices during operation, paving the way towards better thermal management Effectively managing the thermal properties of energy storage devices is the key to avoiding thermal runaway and ensuring safety. Recently, scientists from the Gwangju Institute of Science and…

Using gene expression data, the new model can predict how some drug-drug interactions can lead to adverse effects in the human body The intake of multiple drugs can result in adverse health effects due to unexpected drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Now, researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have…

The novel detection platform is fast, accurate, and performs label-free imaging of virus particles by slowing down light Existing methods for detecting and diagnosing COVID-19 are either expensive and complex or inaccurate. Now, scientists from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have developed a novel biosensing platform to detect…

Much like human vision, the method allows for the detection of visible, partially occluded, and unseen objects in a single framework When artificial intelligence systems encounter scenes where objects are not fully visible, it has to make estimations based only on the visible parts of the objects. This partial information…

New drugs are predicted for target proteins using a new, interpretable deep learning-based model with improved prediction and transparency In the drug discovery process, drugs are tested for their ability to bind or interact with target molecules in the body. While deep learning models have made this process quite efficient…

Their novel computer-assisted approach simultaneously derives the best macrostructure and locally optimized microscale fiber densities Fiber reinforced composites (FRCs), which are engineering materials comprising stiff fibers embedded in a soft matrix, typically have a constant fiber radius that limits their performance. Now, researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and…

The model can be used to assist with crime prevention measures in urban areas Identifying location-specific attributes is an important aspect of social artificial intelligence. However, models that are frequently trained on subjective perceptions and still images are unreliable in predicting crime. Now, researchers from GIST in Korea take things…

Scientists develop an alternative diagnostic technology to evaluate the degradation mechanism of Li-ion batteries quickly The emergence of electric vehicles has created a spike in the usage of lithium-ion batteries. Consequently, there is a need for diagnosing battery health reliably to prevent accidents from unexpected operational issues. To this end…