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.....»»
Apple executives envision doctors wearing Apple Vision Pro while performing surgery
An internal video of Apple executives discussing Apple Vision Pro revealed what some interesting uses of the device might be, including health care and education.Apple Vision Pro could be used by doctorsApple Vision Pro has been marketed as a consume.....»»
Researchers develop eco-friendly material from mushrooms, coffee grounds and natural pineapple fibers
Researchers have developed a novel eco-friendly material, dubbed "mycelium-based composites (MBCs)." Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are renowned for their unique properties, making them an increasingly popular choice in various industries, particul.....»»
Finding a home for the wandering mushrooms—phylogenetic and taxonomic updates of Agaricales
Many edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms that we are familiar with belong to the order Agaricales, which is a group of fungi with important economic and ecological value. Understanding the phylogenetic relationships of Agaricales can help us t.....»»
Unveiling the reproductive secrets of red-swamp crayfish
Procambarus clarkii is a crustacean species native to American freshwater bodies. Brought to Japan in the 1920s as a feed for frogs, this crustacean has slowly taken over the Japanese freshwaters by predation and propagation. In fact, in 2023, the re.....»»
Psychoactive psilocybin"s evolution in magic mushrooms
Psilocybe fungi, known colloquially as "magic mushrooms," have held deep significance in Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica for centuries. They captured the wider world's attention as a psychedelic staple in the 60s and 70s. Now, these infamous organ.....»»
How fruit bats evolved to consume so much sugar may have implications for diabetes research
A high-sugar diet is bad news for humans, leading to diabetes, obesity and even cancer. Yet fruit bats survive and even thrive by eating up to twice their body weight in sugary fruit every day......»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased business amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased sales amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For instance, our fondness for sweet and savory foods results from our need to consume carbohydrates and proteins. Given.....»»
Apple offers free AirTag for Japanese New Year festival
Alongside a regular gift card promotion, for a limited time, Apple Japan customers can get a specially-engraved AirTag marking the Year of the Dragon.Source: Apple JapanIn Japan, the annual New Year festival is a key event in the year, marked by busi.....»»
Japan"s hand-forged knives a slice of samurai metallurgy
Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai......»»
Researchers identify key mechanisms, novel materials for biologically inspired information processing
Every search engine query, every AI-generated text and developments such as autonomous driving: In the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, computers and data centers consume a lot of energy. By contrast, the human brain is far more ener.....»»
US commits to landing an international astronaut on the Moon
This ticket to the Moon will probably go to a European or Japanese astronaut. Enlarge / Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a National Space Council meeting Wednesday in Washington. (credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) One of t.....»»
Uncovering the 150-year history of Japanese beer barley breeding
Barley is a staple crop with several applications, acting as a source of food, livestock feed, and an ingredient for malt brewing. Originally disseminated from China and the Korean Peninsula about 2,000 years ago, all Japanese barley cultivars were s.....»»
Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company"s complex in New Zealand
California-based Rocket Lab, which specializes in putting small satellites into orbit, launched a Japanese satellite on Friday from the space company's complex on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula......»»
Nissan to boost output at underused Ariya EV factory after rocky start
Nissan wants to boost capacity utilization at its new Intelligent Factory for producing electric vehicles after a painfully slow ramp-up of the Ariya electric crossover. The Japanese carmaker is considering a new model and gigacasting......»»
This Japanese "dragon" terrorized ancient seas
Researchers have described a Japanese mosasaur the size of a great white shark that terrorized Pacific seas 72 million years ago......»»
Japan zoo probes possible mass squirrel poisoning
A Japanese zoo has launched a probe after apparently massacring 31 of its 40 squirrels by mistake with treatments meant to kill parasites, officials said......»»
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro says EV shift plagued with uncertainty
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro sits down with Automotive News in a Talk from the Top interview to discuss record U.S. sales, technical details of the Japanese carmaker's upcoming EVs and plans to cooperate with Toyota on electrical and software architecture.....»»
How EV latecomer Mazda plans to introduce 7-8 new EVs
Electric vehicle latecomer Mazda is still wary of EV demand as it cashes in on internal combustion to power record U.S. sales, but CEO Masahiro Moro gives new details about the Japanese carmaker's next-generation EV tech and envisioned lineup of eigh.....»»