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Researchers Explore Acupuncture as a Possible PTSD Treatment
May 13, 2026 Seoyoung Kang www.phcppros.com Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people, often causing severe anxiety, depression, and emotional distress even long after traumatic experiences. While medications and psychotherapy are commonly used treatments, researchers continue to explore alternative approaches that may help control the brain and nervous system. On the 7th of May, a recent study by researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicin

Seoyoung Kang
May 13


Why K-Beauty Won Global Consumers: Science Behind the Ingredients
Apr 28, 2026 Yul So kbeautystore.com K-beauty has grown from a cultural trend into one of the most influential forces in global skincare. While Korean music and television helped introduce products to the world, many consumers continued buying them for another reason: the formulas worked. Increasingly, shoppers are reading ingredient labels and looking for products supported by science rather than advertising alone. One key focus of Korean skincare is the skin barrier, the ou

Yul So
Apr 28


CNU Researchers Develop AI to Improve Cancer Treatment
Apr 25, 2026 www.turkiyetoday.com A research team led by Professor Yoo Sunyong of the College of Engineering at Chonnam National University(CNU) announced on the 20th that they have developed a technology. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict why cancer patients respond differently to drugs. They developed an AI technology that precisely predicts drug-induced transcriptional responses. Transcriptional response is data indicating how gene expression changes when a d

Seoyoung Kang
Apr 25


Seoul Lowers Brightness of 8 in 10 Outdoor Digital Billboards
Apr 20, 2026 Yul So www.koreatimes.co.kr Seoul has reduced the brightness of most large outdoor digital billboards as part of a citywide effort to save energy and reduce light pollution. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, about 79 percent of inspected billboards have already adopted the new brightness guidelines. The city reviewed 200 outdoor screens larger than 30 square meters. Among them, 158 sites had lowered brightness levels or introduced automatic control

Yul So
Apr 20


Rising Ocean Temperatures and Climate Crisis
Apr 19, 2026 Seoyoung Kang www.noaa.gov According to AFP, the Copernicus Climate Change Institute (C3S) under the European Union (EU) observed the average temperature of the ocean surface in March of this year, 20.97 degrees Celsius. This result is surprising because it is the second-highest ever recorded for March. The high ocean temperature is mainly due to ongoing global warming and El Niño. El Niño is a natural climate pattern characterized by the unusual warming of surfa

Seoyoung Kang
Apr 19


E-Cigarette Aerosols Linked to Third-Hand Exposure and Health Risks
Apr 16, 2026 Yul So www.whattoexpect.com Particles released from e-cigarettes may remain in indoor environments long after use and contribute to ongoing health risks, according to a recent review study. Researchers report that e-cigarette aerosols can attach to surfaces such as walls and furniture, creating what is known as third-hand exposure. These aerosols contain ultrafine particles, including nicotine, heavy metals, and other toxic substances. Because of their small size

Yul So
Apr 16


Artemis II: First Crewed Flight in 54 Years
Apr 15, 2026 Dayeon Lee www.chosun.com NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) crewed lunar mission, Artemis II successfully accomplished its mission and returned. Last April 1st, Artemis II was launched for final inspection of the manned flight system and landed safely in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California, on April 11, after a 10-day flight. The mission marked a new milestone in the history of lunar exploration as the first manned flight out of low

Dayeon Lee
Apr 15


Low Vitamin D in Pregnancy Linked to Weaker Immunity in Children
Apr 6, 2026 Yul So www.samitivejhospitals.com A research team led by Professor Hong Soo Jong at the National Medical Center, supported by the Korea National Institute of Health, has found that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may weaken a child’s immune system and increase the risk of allergies after birth. The study followed 322 children aged three to nine from a birth cohort focused on respiratory and allergic diseases. Researchers examined their responses to common al

Yul So
Apr 6


Artemis II: A Giant Leap for the Moon and a Step for Korea
Apr 4, 2026 Seoyoung Kang biz.chosun.com On April 2nd (KST), NASA’s Artemis II launched successfully from Florida. This is major historical news because humans are heading to the Moon again for the first time since 1972(54 years ago). The rocket launched carrying the Orion spacecraft, 4 astronauts, and a microsatellite, K-RadCube. The Artemis mission is designed to test important systems for future lunar missions. During this mission, the astronauts will fly around the Moon w

Seoyoung Kang
Apr 4


Earth Is Warming Faster Than Ever, Scientists Warn of Shrinking Time to Act
Mar 23, 2026 Yul So www.space.com Global temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate, and scientists say the window to prevent the worst effects of climate change is quickly closing. Recent data shows that Earth is now warming by about 0.35°C per decade, nearly twice the rate seen in the 1970s. This suggests that global warming is not just continuing but accelerating. One unexpected factor behind this acceleration is cleaner air. Efforts to reduce pollution, such as stri

Yul So
Mar 23
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