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AI is transforming animal testing for new drug development: On July 14, 2026, Nature Biotechnology published an article explaining how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of animal testing.; Science & Technology 2026-08-07 03:24 Esther Kim

Development of cancer-fighting antibodies allows tumors growth to be slowed rapidly: On June 17, 2026, a groundbreaking study was published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy that revealed the development of an antibody capable of slowing the growth of prostate cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide.; Science & Technology 2026-08-01 20:18 Ian Kim

AI is becoming an essential part of everyday life: According to the 2025 AI Index Report from Stanford University, the use of artificial intelligence has expanded dramatically, with approximately 78% of organizations reporting using AI in 2024 compared to the 55% in 2023.; Science & Technology 2026-07-31 00:36 William Kim

Aesthetics are shaping Gen Z identity: A 2026 ACM study proposed that social media designed for young people should support “identity alignment,” a principle that allows users to present identities that feel current, varied, and understandable to others.; Science & Technology 2026-07-24 18:56 Gain Son

A recent brain study shows that speech learning operates differently than previously believed: According to a recent study by researchers at McGill University and the Yale School of Medicine, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America in late April, learning a new language or regaining the ability to speak may depend less on the brain's movement centers than previously thought.; Science & Technology 2026-07-22 13:31 Hyeonji Nam

Microbes can be both a threat and a tool in space: In January 2026, a study in PLOS Biology found that microgravity can change how bacteria and bacteria-infecting viruses interact, raising new questions about how microbes may behave during long space missions.; Science & Technology 2026-07-18 22:25 Esther Kim

Physical AI is quietly moving out of the lab into daily life: On April 19, 2026, a humanoid robot named Lightning crossed the finish line of a 21-kilometer half-marathon in Beijing’s E-Town district in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.; Science & Technology 2026-07-16 04:33 Juhwan Kim

AI glasses are becoming the next major technology frontier: According to the McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report, AI-integrated smart glasses are poised to experience a breakout year in 2026, emerging as the next major breakthrough in wearable devices.; Science & Technology 2026-07-14 02:04 Chloe Yeona Choi

SpaceX completes the largest IPO in history, but questions over its valuation follow quickly: On June 15, 2026, SpaceX completed the largest IPO (Initial Public Offering) in history.; Science & Technology 2026-07-08 02:38 Minsung Choi

Researchers find why women may be more at risk for Alzheimer's: According to research from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine that was published on May 19 in the journal Biology of Sex Differences, women not only have higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, but may also be more severely impacted by a number of common risk factors associated with cognitive decline.; Science & Technology 2026-07-01 07:07 Haaon Cho