Japanese squirrels can consume "poisonous" mushrooms
Associate Professor Suetsugu Kenji (Kobe University Graduate School of Science) and independent photographer Gomi Koichi have observed a Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) routinely feeding on well-known species of poisonous toadstool mushroom, includin.....»»
10 best Japanese movies of all time, ranked
Japanese cinema has produced countless cultural gems that have gone on to become influential classics, from Spirited Away to Seven Samurai......»»
How Lexus used the RC F coupe to evolve its motorsports presence and build brand awareness
The Japanese luxury brand's motorsports involvement has evolved and that's a credit to the Lexus RC F. The foray into racing is delivering more brand awareness, even if sales numbers are relatively small......»»
This week we revealed the world"s longest cantilever
This week on Dezeen, Japanese studio Nikken Sekkei unveiled a skyscraper in Dubai that includes the world's longest cantilever. Read more This week on Dezeen, Japanese studio Nikken Sekkei unveiled a skyscraper in Dubai that includes the wo.....»»
Fans preserve and emulate Sega’s extremely rare ‘80s “AI computer”
Prolog-based Japanese education hardware sported an early touch-panel, speech synthesizer. Enlarge / "Expanding the Possibilities.....with Artificial Intelligence" (credit: SMS Power) Even massive Sega fans would be forg.....»»
Mitsubishi seeks products from partners as profits fall on incentives
Mitsubishi says it wants to tap alliance partners to source new vehicles to flesh out its North American lineup as the Japanese carmaker books falling profit on higher incentives......»»
Japanese automaker retains crown as top-seller globally
Japanese auto giant Toyota sold more cars last year than any of its rivals, figures released by the company on Tuesday confirmed......»»
Japan government accepts it’s no longer the ’90s, stops requiring floppy disks
Government amends 34 ordinances to no longer require diskettes. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The Japanese government is finally letting go of floppy disks and CD-ROMs. It recently announced amendments to laws requiring the u.....»»
Nitrogen-based fertilizers differentially affect protist community composition in paddy field soils, finds study
The soil microbiome has far-reaching significance, particularly for rice production, which can be better explained with a Japanese proverb: "Rice grows with soil fertility, while upland crops depend on fertilization." Therefore, understanding the pad.....»»
130 poisonous frogs seized at Bogota airport
Authorities in Colombia seized 130 poisonous frogs being trafficked through the Bogota airport on Monday and arrested the Brazilian woman carrying them......»»
Toyota leaps to record sales, output in 2023 as chip crisis fades
Toyota Motor Corp. stormed ahead to record sales and production in 2023 as the Japanese auto juggernaut put the microchip shortage behind it and ramped up factories......»»
Why Venus died
Venus is only slightly smaller than the Earth, and so has enjoyed billions of years of a warm heart. But for this planet, sometimes called Earth's sister, that heat has betrayed it. That planet is now wrapped in suffocating layers of a poisonous atmo.....»»
A Japanese spacecraft faceplanted on the Moon and lived to tell the tale
Despite engine failure, SLIM managed to achieve the most precise Moon landing ever. Japan's SLIM spacecraft is seen nose down on the surface of the Moon. (credit: JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University).....»»
Sika deer overpopulation endangers beech forests in Southern Kyushu, Japan
Kyushu University researchers have found that Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) in the forests of southern Kyushu have seen reduced growth, due to soil erosion caused by the overpopulation of sika deer (Cervus nippon). Their findings, which were publish.....»»
DNA from preserved feces reveals ancient Japanese gut environment
DNA from ancient feces can offer archaeologists new clues about the life and health of Japanese people who lived thousands of years ago, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Luca Nishimura and Ituro Inoue from the National Institute of Genet.....»»
Mazda revives rotary engine R&D for electrified cars
After a half-decade hiatus, Mazda is reestablishing a standalone R&D group to develop greener rotary engines for use in electrified or hydrogen vehicles in the Japanese carmaker's push to cut carbon emissions......»»
Sit or stand: What to think about when using Apple Vision Pro
Choosing to sit or to stand while using the Apple Vision Pro, or any other headset, will depend on a number of factors. Here's what to consider when trying to decide the best way to consume content in VR or MR.A man sitting to watch video using Apple.....»»
Japanese lander touches down on the moon, but suffers power glitch
A Japanese mission has succeeded in landing on the moon, but likely won't last for more than a day due to an issue with its solar cells......»»
Japanese lander touches down on the moon but suffers power glitch
A Japanese mission has succeeded in landing on the moon, but likely won't last for more than a day due to an issue with its solar cells......»»
Japan becomes the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon
After a successful landing, Japan's SLIM spacecraft stopped generating power. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the SLIM spacecraft on final descent to the Moon. (credit: JAXA) The Japanese space agency's first lunar la.....»»
Automakers ask Treasury for leniency in EV tax credit"s battery sourcing rules
In public comments submitted Thursday, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation urged the Treasury to make permanent certain leeways aimed at easing the industry's compliance with an Inflation Reduction Act provision that blocks an up-to-$7,500 consume.....»»