Discovery of Quasiparticle 'Anyon' and Other Science News Selected as 'Science News of the Year' by KOFST
Selection Method Changes Exclude Nuriho 3rd Launch and LK-99
The Korea Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) selected the discovery of the quasiparticle anion phenomenon and the reduction of next year's research and development (R&D) budget as major news in the field of science and technology in 2023.
On the 26th, KOFST announced 60 major news items in six newly reorganized key science and technology sectors.
Among 10 news items across six fields?science, engineering, agriculture and fisheries, healthcare, general, and policy?were ▲ discovery of a new quasiparticle anion phenomenon (science) ▲ establishment of the world's first electrostatic phenomenon occurring in liquids (engineering) ▲ development of the world's first speed breeding technology for wheat (agriculture and fisheries) ▲ opening a new chapter in arrhythmia treatment using nanotechnology (healthcare) ▲ South Korea leading Antarctic marine life conservation management (general) ▲ reduction of the 2024 government R&D budget (policy), among others.
This year, the news selection method changed from a public vote to decisions made by experts. As a result, highly publicized scientific topics that attracted much public interest, such as the third launch of the Korean launch vehicle Nuri and the LK-99 room-temperature superconductor controversy, were excluded.
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KOFST explained that this year’s focus was on news demonstrating new technological developments or research capabilities. Lee Tae-sik, president of KOFST, stated, "The scientific community has a different perspective," adding, "LK-99 was excluded because the academic community concluded it was unsuccessful."
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