A research team led by Dr. Hyun-Ae Cha from the Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a high-performance heat-dissipating composite material that achieves both eco-friendliness and low-cost processing. The team utilized a protein foaming process based on egg whites to create a three-dimensional magnesium oxide (MgO) heat-dissipating structure, which forms efficient thermal pathways that enable rapid and effective heat transfer. As a result, the developed material demonstrated a thermal conductivity up to 2.6 times higher than that of conventional heat-dissipating composites.

A new study published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), reveals that a progressive, multi-component exercise program, enhanced by wearable sensor technology, can significantly counteract the debilitating effects of frailty in older adults. The 12-week intervention led to remarkable improvements not only in physical strength and balance, but also in cognitive abilities and overall quality of life, presenting an effective and practical strategy for community health management in an aging global population.

This global study investigates the dynamic impact of Financial Technology (FinTech) on financial stability, introducing the novel dimension of green finance as a key moderating factor. Analysing panel data from 148 advanced and emerging economies (2005-2022) with advanced econometric models, the research finds that both FinTech and the overall composite of green finance significantly enhance financial stability. The study further deconstructs green finance into its core dimensions, revealing that while environmental, resource, and financial dimensions are positive drivers, the economic dimension presents a short-term challenge. Crucially, the synergy between FinTech and most green finance dimensions acts as a powerful positive force for stability. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exerted a consistent negative spillover effect. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers to design integrated FinTech and green finance frameworks, fostering resilient financial systems and a sustainable economic future.

A new study highlights five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain.

Every bit of technology fails eventually, whether time, wear-and-tear, adverse conditions, or perhaps a mixture of all three are the cause of its demise. Yet predicting when technology might fail is notoriously difficult. When designing equipment for clear-energy systems, engineers often over compensate for this by designing it to withstand more stress than needed. This generates waste, and can sometimes inadvertently increase the wear and tear on materials. Now, an international research team has developed a way to more accurately predict how long mechanical-equipment used in green technology will last, potentially leading to more efficient design processes.