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.....»»
Japan rocket engine explodes during test: official
A Japanese rocket engine exploded during a test on Friday, an official said, in the latest blow to the country's space agency......»»
Researchers explain how mushrooms can live for hundreds of years without getting cancer
The risk of cancer increases with every cell division. As such, you would expect long-lived species like elephants to get cancer more often than short-lived species like mice. In 1975, however, Richard Peto discovered that this is not the case, and t.....»»
Invasive non-native species cost UK economy an estimated £4bn a year, study reveals
CABI scientists have carried out a study which reveals invasive non-native species (INNS)—such as the aquatic water weeds floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed as well as signal crayfish—cost the UK economy an estimated £4bn a year......»»
Netflix is doubling down on anime shows and Pokémon, with bonus zombies
Netflix is investing heavily in the Japanese market and it looks like money well spent......»»
75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware
As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First. Consumers request data protection Furthermore, consume.....»»
Clock-like precision of pulsars opens new window for studying gravitational waves
A team of European astronomers, along with Indian and Japanese colleagues, has reported evidence that strongly suggests the detection of ultra-low-frequency gravitational waves. Such waves, which have not previously been observed, probably originate.....»»
Hurt felines: Japanese app aims to detect cat pain
Cats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care. But how do you know when they're feline down?.....»»
Researchers estimate that gray whales off Oregon Coast consume millions of microparticles per day
Oregon State University researchers estimate that gray whales feeding off the Oregon Coast consume up to 21 million microparticles per day, a finding informed in part by poop from the whales......»»
Stronger tape engineered through the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, kirigami
Adhesive tape fulfills many purposes, from quickly fixing household appliances to ensuring a reliable seal on a mailed package. When using tape with a strong bond, removing it may only be possible by scraping and prying at the tape's corners, hoping.....»»
The future of passwords and authentication
In this Help Net Security video, Michael Crandell, CEO of Bitwarden, discusses the future of passwords and authentication. Although interest in passwordless technology, which aims to eliminate the need for passwords, is relatively low, 65% of consume.....»»
Vitesco, Rohm sign $1 billion silicon carbide microchip deal
Vitesco signed an agreement with Japanese microchip maker Rohm Co., securing it with more than $1 billion in silicon carbide semiconductors through 2030......»»
Japan law will require Apple to allow alternate iPhone app stores
The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.Japan is opening up the App Store to competitionThe two tech giants face regulations from various countri.....»»
Mapping the curvature where electrons reside in Kagome materials
Kagome metals are a class of quantum materials with interesting properties that are characterized by a unique lattice structure resembling Japanese woven bamboo patterns of the same name (i.e., Kagome). Over the past decade, physicists have been usin.....»»
Conifer needles found to consume oxygen when times are hard
Plants give us oxygen through photosynthesis—this is commonly taught in school. An international research team has now shown that, particularly in early spring when low temperatures coincide with high light, conifer needles consume—not produce—.....»»
Japanese officials call for Mount Fuji crowd control
A surge in demand for rest cabins on Mount Fuji has led Japanese officials to call for crowd control measures including potential entry restrictions during this summer's climbing season......»»
How to watch Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world
SAVE 49%: Unblock Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a.....»»
Using social media cherry blossom images and AI to track climate patterns
New research by Monash University experts has tracked Japanese hanami (flower viewing) via social media images, producing an unprecedented map of cherry blossoms across Japan to document their annual bloom and calculate its peak in major cities......»»
The Quest for a Switch to Turn on Hunger
While weight-loss drugs are dialing down the urge to eat for many, others desperately need something that can convince their body to consume more......»»
Kioxia and WD finalizing business integration talks
Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia and US memory maker Western Digital (WD) are finalizing the discussion of their business integration......»»
GOP lawmakers ramp up calls to counter China over Micron ban
Two key Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to counter Beijing's ban of US chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. by sanctioning a Chinese semiconductor company and ensuring that Japanese and South Korean firms don't take advantage o.....»»