NST launches unified science video channel for 22 government research institutes

Science and technology videos showcasing the latest research from government-funded institutes are now available in one place.

The National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) announced Wednesday that it has launched a pilot of the ONEST channel on iKAOS, a science content portal, consolidating science and technology video content from NST and its 22 affiliated government research institutes.

The ONEST channel aggregates research and science videos that each institute had previously posted to its own YouTube channel. Users can now search for research results in their areas of interest without visiting each institute's channel separately.

The channel features keyword-based search and an AI video summary tool, allowing users to quickly find the information they need.

On conventional YouTube, the platform's search and recommendation algorithms can make it difficult to find specialized science content in specific fields. iKAOS was designed to address this by letting users browse content from research institutes and science creators by field, topic and institution.

For example, a user watching an energy lecture who selects the "energy" keyword can immediately pull up related videos produced by other institutes and science creators, allowing them to explore a single topic from multiple perspectives and broaden their scientific knowledge.

NST plans to run the ONEST channel as a pilot this year before expanding the service next year. In addition to research videos, the channel will eventually offer information on science and technology events, exhibitions, education programs and more.

"The launch of this channel makes it easier for the public to access the research achievements and expertise of our government institutes," NST Chairman Kim Young-sik said. "We will continue working to share the outstanding research results of our institutes more widely and to raise public interest in science and technology."