■The Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) Geological Museum has published the first specialized book, 'Geological Heritage of Korea: Trilobites,' encompassing 100 years of research achievements on domestic trilobite fossils. It comprehensively covers the definition and ecology of trilobites, key domestic locations, and fossil exploration methods. The appendix includes information and fossil images of 288 trilobite species officially reported in the country. Senior researcher at Hongbal Geological Museum noted, "I hope this book, published to mark the 100th anniversary of the first report of trilobites in Korea, serves as an important opportunity to highlight the value and academic worth of the geological heritage of trilobite fossils."
■Pohang University of Science and Technology POSTECH is recruiting participant corporations for its 'POSTECH G-Techproneur US Launch 2025' program, which supports the entry of technology startups in the Gyeongbuk region and the Pohang Free Economic Zone into the U.S. market starting on the 8th. Participants can receive support, including training for U.S. entry, dedicated mentoring, assistance with local meetings, and opportunities to participate in pitching conferences. Eligible applicants are corporations based in Gyeongsangbuk-do, and more details and application methods can be confirmed through the POSTECH startup support team website (https://startup.postech.ac.kr/) or by phone at 054-279-9283.
■Seoul National University will hold the 'Future Forum of Natural Sciences: Looking Back at the Present of Natural Sciences' on the 9th in Room 101 of Building 28 (Natural Sciences Large Lecture Hall). This event is part of the 'Science, Next 50' project marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the College of Natural Sciences at Seoul National University. The event will feature Professor Park Hong-geun from Harvard University's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Professor V. Narry Kim from the Department of Life Sciences at Seoul National University, Professor Jung Hyun-seok from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Seoul National University, and Professor Park Nam-kyu from Sungkyunkwan University's Department of Chemical Engineering, who will reflect on achievements in the field of natural sciences over the past 50 years and examine the present state of natural sciences.
■The National Museum of Science will hold a special exhibition titled 'Fishy: Among fishes' from the 13th to June 22 at the Biological Exploration Hall. The exhibition will consist of sections exploring fish biologically and examining cutting-edge scientific research results inspired by fish. On the 17th, a special lecture on the status and conservation of freshwater fish and roundtable discussions for the protection of freshwater fish will also be held. On the 23rd, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between the National Institute of Fisheries Science and the National Museum of Science to promote popularization of fisheries science and develop scientific education content.