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  KAIST uses quantum computing to design porous materials like LEGO blocks SEOUL, September 09 (AJP) - The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) has become the first in the world to apply quantum computing to the design of multivariate porous materials (MTVs), opening the door to new catalysts, membranes, and energy storage materials. MTVs are materials made of molecular building blocks that can be combined in different ways, much like LEGO pieces, to create tailor-made structures. They have potential uses in gas capture, selective September 9, 2025
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  KAIST develops new database technology that could make AI agents much smarter SEOUL, September 08 (AJP) - The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) has developed a new database system that brings together two types of databases, relational and graph, into a single, more powerful platform, the prestigious institute said Monday. The technology, called "Chimera," is expected to help create AI agents that can think more like humans by understanding not just simple facts but also complex connections between them. Relational databas September 8, 2025
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  Joint Korean university team uses magnetic nanohelices to control electron spins at room temperature SEOUL, September 05 (AJP) - Researchers from Korea University and Seoul National University have created tiny magnetic structures that can control the spin of electrons at room temperature, a breakthrough that could push spintronics — a new kind of electronics — closer to real-world use. The study, led by Professor Kim Young-keun of Korea University and Professor Nam Ki-tae of Seoul National University, was published in Science on September 4, 2025. Their team successful September 5, 2025
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  KAIST and LG Energy Solution develop EV battery capable of charging in 12 minutes and driving 800km SEOUL, September 04 (AJP) - A joint team of researchers in South Korea has developed a powerful new battery that can charge in just 12 minutes and allow electric vehicles to drive up to 800 kilometers on a single charge. This new battery's performance also lasts for over 300,000 kilometers and could help solve some of the biggest problems in the EV industry. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said on Thursday that a research team led by Professor K September 4, 2025
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  [K-Tech] UNIST develops AI system to spot microscopic assembly defects in seconds SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology said Tuesday it had developed an artificial intelligence-based inspection system that can detect microscopic assembly defects in less than three seconds, a breakthrough that could speed up manufacturing and cut costs across multiple industries. The system, designed by a team led by Professor Jung Im-doo of the university’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, uses a “smart jig” &m September 2, 2025
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  KAIST uncovers hidden mechanism in next-generation memory technology SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have successfully visualized, for the first time, how tiny particles inside memory devices move and interact when data is written and erased. The discovery could help make future memory chips faster, smaller, and more reliable — a major breakthrough for next-generation computing and artificial intelligence. On September 2, 2025, KAIST announced that two research teams, l September 2, 2025
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  KAIST develops AI that restores clear video through fog and distortion SEOUL, September 01 (AJP) - The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) has developed an artificial intelligence system capable of restoring sharp images from video footage that is blurred or distorted by fog, frosted glass, or other scattering effects. The research was carried out by Professor Jang Moo-seok of KAIST's Department of Bio and Brain Engineering and Professor Ye Jong-chul of the Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI. Their team created what they d September 1, 2025
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  KAIST and Princeton University launch Net-Zero Korea project SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - South Korea's prestigious research institute, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), and Princeton University have launched a joint initiative called Net-Zero Korea, aimed at helping South Korea accelerate its transition to carbon neutrality. The project was announced on August 27 at the World Climate Industry Expo in Busan. It will be led by Professor Jeon Hae-won at KAIST's Graduate School of Green Growth and Sustaina August 27, 2025
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  [K-Tech] Shining light on brain cuts urge to drink, Korean researchers report SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - South Korean researchers say they have found that shining near-infrared light on the brain can significantly ease alcohol cravings and dependency, opening a potential new path for addiction treatment. The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) said Wednesday that, in a clinical study, patients who received the therapy showed measurable reductions in both their urge to drink and overall dependency levels. The research, conducted jointly August 27, 2025
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  KAIST creates AI capable of detecting defects in smart factories with frequent machine replacements SEOUL, August 26 (AJP) - Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed an artificial intelligence system that can keep detecting defective products in smart factories even when machines are replaced or production conditions change. The breakthrough solves a long-standing weakness in factory AI systems, which often fail when equipment or operating environments are altered. The research team, led by Professor Lee Jae-gil of KAIST August 26, 2025