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.....»»
Japanese semiconductor equipment sales declined for fifth straight month
The Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ) announced that the domestic and foreign sales of Japan's semiconductor equipment have declined for five consecutive months through February 2023. It is also the second month in a row where sales.....»»
US, Japanese, and Dutch semiconductor equipment export values to China dropped; more substantial strategies demanded by expert
Owing to the US-coordinated chip sanctions on China, the US, Japan, and the Netherlands have seen a significant drop in the total export value of semiconductor equipment to China......»»
US, Japanese and Dutch semiconductor equipment export values to China dropped; more substantial strategies demanded by expert
Owing to the US-coordinated chip sanctions on China, the US, Japan and the Netherlands have seen a significant drop in the total export value of semiconductor equipment to China......»»
Sierra squirrels find their niche amid a changing climate
As the climate changes, many species are expected to adjust where and how they live. Some are expected to seek cooler elevations as it warms, but what happens to species already at the top of a mountain? A study of squirrels living in California's hi.....»»
Big China orders could be "poisonous honey" to Taiwan IC supply chain players
While China is moving at full throttle toward the 'domestic substitution' goal for semiconductor equipment and materials, Chinese customers are also frantically placing orders or seeking cooperation with Taiwanese suppliers. This, however, may put th.....»»
Wee weasels may have big impact on native wildlife
Imagine a murderous sausage with legs. Give it a heartbeat up to 300 beats per minute and a need to consume a third of its weight daily just to survive. What have you got? A weasel......»»
Japanese company successfully operates its water-based propulsion system in orbit
New in-space propulsion techniques seem to be popping out of the woodwork. The level of innovation behind moving things around in space is astounding, and now a company from Japan has just hit a significant milestone. Pale Blue, which I assumed was n.....»»
Build a Bamboo Garden Gate
A couple years ago, longtime Make: author Len Cullum came to my house to purchase a pile of granite cobbles that I had left over from a driveway project. We chatted a bit and found that we shared an affinity for Japanese aestheti.....»»
Nissan says it"s confident deal with Renault will be sealed soon
Nissan responded to a Japanese report that said that the final contract on the alliance's reboot may be delayed due to extended discussion on electric vehicles and intellectual property......»»
Researchers discover birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers in New Guinea
An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the discovery of two new species of poisonous birds by researchers from the University of Copenhagen. Genetic changes in these bird species have allowed them to carry a powerful neurotoxin......»»
Three newly discovered sea worms that glow in the dark named after creatures from Japanese folklore and marine biologist
A research group from Nagoya University in central Japan has discovered three new species of bioluminescent polycirrus worms from different parts of Japan. Usually found in shallow water, polycirrus are small worms, known for their bioluminescence. T.....»»
U.S., Japan strike trade deal on EV battery minerals
The deal also aims to reduce U.S.-Japanese dependence on China for such materials by requiring collaboration to combat "non-market policies and practices" of other countries......»»
Central Glass to supply sodium-ion battery materials to Chinese factories with mass production starting in 2024
Central Glass, a Japanese materials manufacturer, is set to begin mass production of sodium-ion battery electrolytes in 2024. The primary material utilized in sodium-ion batteries is sodium. Many companies have attempted to mass produce sodium-ion ba.....»»
Unions balk at Biden plan for mineral trade deals with EU, Japan
U.S. labor unions are pushing back on White House efforts to allow European Union and Japanese firms mining and processing critical minerals to tap some of the lucrative subsidies available in the Biden administration's massive climate law, fearing t.....»»
New "glass-like" orchid species discovered in Japan
A new species of orchid with delicate, glass-like blooms has been discovered by Japanese scientists, who found the pink and white plant hiding in plain sight......»»
Why you shouldn"t be scared of spiders
A school in Gloucestershire, in the west of England, was closed for several days due to an "invasion of poisonous spiders." Experts claimed they were not aggressive, but the school was closed, alarm spread and some media outlets were quick to call th.....»»
Chinese chip suppliers soar after reports of Japanese curbs
Shares in Chinese suppliers of materials for semiconductors surged after unsubstantiated reports of impending Japanese export curbs circulated on social media, underscoring the nervousness surrounding US efforts to isolate Beijing's chip industry......»»
No, the Fukushima water release is not going to kill the Pacific Ocean
Japanese authorities are preparing to release treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, nearly 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This will relieve pressure on more than 1,000 storage tanks, creating much-needed space for oth.....»»
Statuses of Japanese IT enterprises
Japan-based firms' investments in their home market in 2022 were more robust than in years past and three main factors were the driver for their relocation back to Japan......»»
With Japanese government subsidizing semiconductors, who benefits?
The Japanese government will again subsidize the production and development of semiconductors in Japan with a supplementary government budget for fiscal year 2022 (April 2022 to March 2023). If the Japanese government insists on developing a mass pro.....»»