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 firm"s pioneering Moon landing fails
A Japanese startup attempting the first private landing on the Moon said Wednesday it had lost communication with its spacecraft and assumed the lunar mission had failed......»»
This Private Moon Lander Is Kicking Off a Commercial Lunar Race
The Japanese company Ispace could be the first to safely touch down on the moon’s surface, with more spacecraft following later this year.....»»
Analyzing the effectiveness of increasing investment in educational support for children in shrinking Japanese cities
In Japan, many municipalities have suffered from population decline due to low birth rates and an aging population. In 2022, the Japanese population over the age of 65 was 36.21 million, accounting for 28.9% of the total population. In addition, appr.....»»
Tokyo company aims to be 1st business to put lander on moon
A Japanese company is about to attempt what no other private business has done: land on the moon......»»
A Japanese company is about to attempt a Moon landing
This lunar landing is at the vanguard of a number of private landing attempts. Enlarge / A photo of the Moon taken by the ispace lander's on-board camera from an altitude of about 100 km above the lunar surface. (credit: ispace).....»»
Oyster Mushroom Venom Kills Roundworms--So the Mushrooms Can Feast
A volatile compound makes nematodes food for oyster mushrooms.....»»
Elecom Pantograph Wired Mini USB Keyboard review: Multilingual value
Elecom's Wired Mini USB Pantograph Keyboard makes a nice travel companion for your Mac, although it is a bit heavy.Popular Japanese electronics maker Elecom offers a small, clever, high-quality USB 2 keyboard - model TK-FCP096WH - which works with Ma.....»»
Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
A team of explorers announced it found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942, resulting in Australia's largest maritime wartime loss with a total of 1,080 l.....»»
Sensor market set to bounce back in second half of 2023; Japanese corporations ready to go
Japan has estimated that the global sensor market in fiscal year 2022 (2022/04–2023/03) will decline as it was affected by the semiconductor market downturn that began in 2022, and the situation in the first half of fiscal year 2023 is not look.....»»
Vedanta signed MoUs with Korean partners for display manufacturing
India-based resources conglomerate Vedanta, looking to build India's first display manufacturing plant, has got South Korean suppliers on board after obtaining support from Japanese and Taiwanese companies......»»
These 10 EVs and plug-in hybrids still get the full $7,500 tax credit
Seven others qualify for a $3,500 tax credit. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) By now, regular readers probably know that this year saw a major change to the Internal Revenue Service's Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, the consume.....»»
Sega Sammy launches $772 million offer for Angry Birds-maker Rovio
Japanese games maker’s bid values Finnish group at almost 20% below price it went public. Enlarge / Angry Birds launched in 2009 and became one of the most downloaded apps of all time. (credit: Bloomberg) Sega Sammy, t.....»»
Angry Birds: Sega agrees to buy video game maker Rovio
Japanese gaming giant Sega will pay £625m for Rovio to "strengthen its position" in gaming......»»
Technics’ new SU-GX70 streaming amp plays nice with TV audio
Japanese hi-fi audio maker Technics has announced a powerful, connection-rich network amplifier that integrates HDMI ARC for the first time......»»
Kyocera to acquire land in Japan for new US$466 million plant project
Kyocera has reached a deal to acquire about 37 acres or land for building a new smart factory at the Minami Isahaya Industrial Park in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, according to the Japanese company......»»
Feces from coral-eating fish may act as "probiotics" for reefs
Until recently, fish that eat coral—corallivores—were thought to weaken reef structures, while fish that consume algae and detritus—grazers—were thought to keep reefs healthy. But scientists have discovered that feces from grazers leave large.....»»
Japan"s National Diet assumes leadership in AI development
Japan is falling behind in the field of deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI), which prompted the Japanese government to formulate an AI strategy in 2019. In 2023, the launching of ChatGPT, a new startup by OpenAI in the United States, fuele.....»»
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers worse hit by export controls than western peers
Japan is set to officially tighten export controls on 23 semiconductor equipment items to China, starting in July, following the US-led containment against Chinese semiconductor industry. The decision not only meets strong repercussions from Beijing,.....»»
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers hit worse by export controls than western peers
Japan is set to officially tighten export controls on 23 semiconductor equipment items to China, starting in July, following the US-led containment against Chinese semiconductor industry. The decision not only meets strong repercussions from Beijing,.....»»
JDI forms strategic alliance with HKC, eyeing global leader in all-size displays including auto
Japan Display Inc. (JDI), a Japanese display manufacturer, formed a strategic alliance with China-based large display manufacturer HKC regarding OLED technology, aiming to become world leader in displays for automobiles, wearables, and all-size monit.....»»