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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Police: Facebook pic led to robbery
Police in Australia are warning people to be cautious online after a picture of cash posted to Facebook led to a home invasion robbery.New South Wales police said a 17-year-old girl was helping her 72-year-old grandmother count her savings at the older woman's Sydney home May 24 and the teenager posted a picture of the large amount of cash to her Facebook page.Police said two men armed with a kni
May 29, 2012
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Korea to launch geostationary research satellite in 2018
South Korea plans to launch its own geostationary orbit satellite by 2018 for atmospheric environmental research over the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, the Environment Ministry said MondayThe National Institute of Environmental Research will pick a foreign firm within this year to jointly develop the new satellite, officials said.Under the development plan, Seoul is to build the main body of the satellite and a ground station for its launch in 2015. Europe and the U.S. currently use low-e
May 28, 2012
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Is sewage the next energy source?
New research improves microbial fuel cells that feed on waste waterKorean scientists have reported major progress in turning microbes in waste water into sources of electricity.The researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology claimed that they have significantly improved the capacity of microbial fuel cells by modulizing them. The device converts the chemical energy from organisms into electricity using bacterial metabolism as the catalyst. It is regarded as one of the most p
May 28, 2012
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LG Display develops hand-size HD panel for smartphones
Consumers will soon be able to enjoy watching high-resolution content on their mobile devices LG Display, the world’s second-largest display maker, has developed a new five-inch display panel for smartphones.The display giant said Monday that it has for the first time in the world developed the small-sized, full high-definition LCD panel using advanced high performance in-plane switching technology.Measuring the new panel’s density at 440 pixels per inch, the company said the image quality shown
May 28, 2012
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Quake reveals day when Jesus died
Scientists have deduced the exact day of Jesus’ death to be Friday, April 3, 33 A.D., based on earthquake activities of the time, Discovery News reported Thursday.To find out the precise point Jesus had passed away, an international team of geologists focused on a verse from the Gospel of Matthew, which describes the crucifixion of Jesus.“And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The ear
May 28, 2012
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New study uncovers gene linked to sperm development
Scientists have discovered a gene that is critical to sperm development, good news both for people who want children and those who do not, Science Daily reported ThursdayAccording to a research by University of Edinburgh, a gene “Katnal1” is essential in enabling sperm to mature. Katnal1 helps formation of cells that provide nutrients to sperm.Researchers are hoping that by manipulating the gene, they can help sperm mature, or block the development process. A stand-out benefit of a contraceptive
May 28, 2012
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Dinosaur with tiny arms unearthed in Argentina
Argentine experts have discovered the near-complete remains of a new species of Jurassic-era dinosaur that stood on its rear legs and had tiny arms, a leading paleontologist said Thursday.(AFP)The find belongs to the Abelisaurus family, "the most common carnivorous species in the southern hemisphere during the Cretaceous Period," some 70 to 100 million years ago, paleontologist Diego Pol told AFP.
May 27, 2012
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‘Aliens won’t enslave humans’
Will aliens endanger Earth like in movies? One alien hunter says not likely. Extraterrestrial intelligence that is evolved enough to reach Earth probably will not want to enslave or attack humans, according to renowned astronomer Jill Tarter.Tarter, outgoing director of Center for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, said such alien species would have technology so advanced that they would not need slaves, food, or other planets, Space.com reported Friday.Tarter said she di
May 27, 2012
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Dragon makes history with space station docking
The private company SpaceX made history with the docking of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, the most impressive feat yet in turning routine spaceflight over to the commercial sector.The docking Friday marked the first time a business enterprise delivered a supply ship to the space station.“There's so much that could have gone wrong and it went right,” said an elated Elon Mus
May 27, 2012
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Lack of vitamin D ups stroke risk in some
Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had an increased risk of stroke later in life, U.S. researchers found.Lead author Dr. Gotaro Kojima of the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu said sunlight is generally the greatest source of vitamin D, but synthesizing it from the sun gets more difficult as one ages, so older people are advised to
May 26, 2012
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Hazelnuts may provide better baby formula
University of Georgia researchers say human breast milk is the best source of food for infants, but a new second best-formula may be made from hazelnut oil.Casimir Akoh -- a distinguished research professor of food science and technology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences -- developed a new nutrient based on hazelnut oil that mimics the structure of mother's milk, making it
May 26, 2012
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Teen solves centuries-old math problem
A 16-year-old in Germany who solved a centuries-old math problem credited his accomplishment to "schoolboy naivety."Shouryya Ray, whose family moved from India to Dresden when he was 12, solved a pair of fundamental particle dynamics problems posed by Isaac Newton more than 350 years ago to make it possible to calculate the flight path of a ball and predict how it will hit and bounce off a wall, T
May 25, 2012
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Thinking of death makes some compassionate
Some people try to avoid all thoughts of death but U.S. researchers advise thinking about death can bring out the good in people.Kenneth Vail at the University of Missouri reviewed experiments involving people thinking about death. He also reviewed assessments of how people who were not directly involved in catastrophes responded after learning about them.Vail said people commonly felt a need to r
May 25, 2012
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NCL Environ eyes global growth with ‘77’ cleaning product
NCL Environ is looking to expand overseas with its newly developed product “NCL 77.”The Korean industrial cleaning solution firm is a subsidiary of the U.S.-based National Chemical Laboratories.It said that the Korean company had received interest from countries such as China, Japan and Australia for product dealership and cleaning services. NCL Environ plans not only to provide its cleaning product and services but also NCL’s chemical products to its overseas potential clients through franchise
May 24, 2012
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U.S. suggests lung cancer CT scans, but only for high-risk groups
CHICAGO (AP) ― New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.The advice applies only to those aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or older smokers or nonsmokers outweigh any benefits, according to the guidelines.About 8 million Americans would be eligible for screening under the new criteria, and if all of them got the scans, about 4,000 lung cancer deaths per year could be prevented,
May 24, 2012
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4 hospitals, Abu Dhabi sign for patient referral and transfer
Four local hospitals signed a special pact with Health Authority-Abu Dhabi on patient referral and transfer, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Wednesday.Severance Hospital will specialize in bone cancer, Ewha Womans University Medical Center in gynecological cancers, Cha Medical Center in infertility, and Wooridul Hospital in spinal treatments when the Abu Dhabi administration requests patient referral and transfer. The hospitals and four others ― Samsung Seoul Hospital, Seoul National Uni
May 24, 2012
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Study: Simple scope exam cuts colon cancer deaths
A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study has found.Many doctors recommend a more complete test ― colonoscopy ― but many people refuse that costly, unpleasant exam. The new study shows that the simpler test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, can be a good option. Although it may seem similar to having a mammogram on just one breast, experts say that even a partial bowel exam is better than none.As o
May 24, 2012
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Born to run barefoot? Some end up injured
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.The first time he tried it two years ago, he ran a third of a mile on grass. Within three weeks of switching over, he was clocking six miles on the road.During a training run with a friend along a picturesque bike path near downtown Minneapolis, Carter suddenly stopped, unable to take another step. His right foot seared in pain. “It w
May 24, 2012
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Coffee’s effects on the body
Caffeine is a substance found in food and pharmaceutical products that exerts various biological effects on the body. About 3/4 of the caffeine that we consume comes from coffee. Coffee made from coffee beans contains the highest level of caffeine and one cup of black coffee has approximately 103-112mg of caffeine. A single cup of the instant coffee commonly consumed in Korea contains approximately 60 mg of caffeine. Assuming that one cup of coffee contains two teaspoons of ground coffee, a sing
May 24, 2012
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What to know about generic Viagra
As the main patent for Viagra has expired, generic versions of the “blue magic pill” are expected to rush into pharmacies. The release of generics is expected to give wider and easier access to treatment for people suffering from erectile dysfunction, since prices are expected to be far lower than for the original drugs. According to the Korea Food and Drug Administration, a total of 28 generics produced by 15 domestic pharmaceutical companies have passed bioequivalence tests and are awaiting re
May 24, 2012