June 12, 2026 Seoyoung Kang theconversation.com Depressive disorder, commonly known as depression, is widespread, especially in South Korea. According to data received from the National Health Insurance Service, the number of depression patients in Korea increased by 47% from approximately 752,000 in 2018 to approximately 1,106,000 in 2024. Although the prevalence of depression is high, the actual rate of receiving mental health treatment is very low compared to developed cou

June 11, 2026 Yul So animals.howstuffworks.com For most insects, wings are essential for survival. For one blood-feeding parasite, however, they become useless the moment their mission is complete. Researchers from the United Kingdom and Italy have discovered that the deer ked (Lipoptena andaluciensis), a small parasitic fly that feeds on mammal blood, undergoes a remarkable biological transformation after locating a host. Once it lands on a deer, the insect permanently sheds

June 6, 2026 Seoyoung Kang www.youngpostclub.com A research team from University College London, Mahasarakham University, Suranaree University of Technology, and Sirindhorn Museum officially announced the discovery of the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. Their study was published in Scientific Reports in May 2026. This discovery adds a new dinosaur species to the fossil record and helps scientists better understand the variety and history of sauropods (a group o

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

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

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

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

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

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

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