How South Korea’s science stars are finding success
In the highly competitive environment of South Korean science, these rising stars stand out. They discuss highlights of their work
Loss of plasticity in deep continual learning
Specifics of continual backpropagation Continual backpropagation selectively reinitializes low-utility units in the network. Our utility measure, called the contribution utility,
Stem cells tightly regulate dead cell clearance to maintain tissue fitness
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Placebo effect involves unexpected brain regions
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The periosteum provides a stromal defence against cancer invasion into the bone
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AI analysed 1,500 policies to cut emissions. These ones worked
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Low-latitude mesopelagic nutrient recycling controls productivity and export
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Chandrayaan-3 APXS elemental abundance measurements at lunar high latitude
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Time to refocus for South Korean science
A scanning microscope at Center for Quantum Nanoscience in Ewha Womans University, Seoul.Credit: Caroline Hommel, QNS With more researchers per
Tissues stay fit by balancing clearance of dying cells with regeneration
RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 21 August 2024 Clearance of dying cells is essential to the health of tissues. Study of hair follicles