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Science News for January 19, 2019


Seven UNIST researchers named 'world's most highly cited researchers'

Seven UNIST researchers have been named 'world's most highly cited researchers' for 2018. This is the second-highest number of HCRs in South Korea after Seoul National University, with two out of four affiliated with UNIST. The researchers are recognized for their work in multiple fields.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·DateJan 19, 2019

UNIST researcher recognized with 2018 Merck Life Science Awards

Jun Ho Lee, a doctoral student at UNIST, received the grand prize of $10,000 from Merck's 2018 Life Science Awards in Tumor Biology. His research on TonEBP expression in hepatocellular carcinoma has shown promise in predicting patient prognosis and preventing cancer recurrence.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·DateJan 19, 2019

Scientists turn carbon emissions into usable energy

Researchers have created a Hybrid Na-CO2 system that efficiently produces electricity and hydrogen from CO2, eliminating carbon emissions. The system achieves high conversion efficiency of 50% and demonstrates stability for over 1,000 hours.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournaliScience·DateJan 19, 2019
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A new low-latency congestion control for cellular networks

Researchers propose a novel technique called ExLL, which can reduce network latency and improve efficiency for 5G-based services. The new protocol is compared to Google's Biblio (BBR) and shows superior performance in reducing congestion issues.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·DateJan 19, 2019

New study reveals local drivers of amplified Arctic warming

A recent study led by UNIST researchers suggests that local greenhouse gas concentrations, rather than global processes, are driving the amplified warming in the Arctic. The findings indicate that regional factors such as carbon dioxide forcing and polar feedbacks play a more significant role than previously thought.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJan 19, 2019

New class of solar cells, using lead-free perovskite materials

Researchers at UNIST have developed a new generation of solar cells using lead-free perovskites, showcasing enhanced efficiency and stability. The study demonstrates that the surface state of Cs2SnI6 is highly redox active, facilitating charge transfer through it.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateJan 19, 2019