Earthquakes remain one of the most destructive natural disasters, responsible for significant loss of life and extensive infrastructure damage. Despite significant progress in seismology and early warning systems, accurately predicting earthquake damage to structures remains a challenging task. However, the fusion of fiber optics with Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative solution. By enabling real-time monitoring of structural health, this technology holds the...

As we advance towards a future dominated by quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and energy-efficient electronics, the demand for multifunctional materials  has surged. One of the most promising classes of materials in this domain is multiferroics —compounds that simultaneously exhibit magnetic and electric ordering . These materials have the potential to revolutionize low-power memory, ultra-fast logic circuits, and quantum information storage . A breakthrough study using neutron...

South Korea has entered a decisive new phase in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. In 2025, the country launched its most ambitious sovereign AI initiative to date, pledging ₩530 billion (about $390 million) to fund five domestic players building large-scale foundational models. This is not a simple tech upgrade. It is a national strategy to cut dependence on foreign AI technologies, safeguard data sovereignty, and position the country as a global hub of next-generation AI. From LG...