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.....»»
Understanding the cryptic role fungi play in ecosystems
When you say "fungi," most people think of mushrooms, showy fruiting bodies, but most fungi do not produce mushrooms. It is estimated that there are approximately 3 to 13 million fungal species on Earth, many of which are microscopic in size......»»
Toyota sees U.S. sales recovering to 15M in 2023, Hollis says
Speaking to journalists in Detroit, Jack Hollis, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America, said the Japanese automaker sees production struggles continuing, but industry sales recovering another million vehicles in 2023......»»
Toyota sees U.S. sales rate recovering to 15M in 2023, Hollis says
Speaking to journalists in Detroit, Jack Hollis, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America, said the Japanese automaker sees production struggles continuing, but industry sales recovering another million vehicles in 2023......»»
Project seeks to learn how to grow super mushrooms, with termites as teachers
Termites have cultivated and eaten them for 30 million years. This incredible mushroom has more protein than chicken, soy and corn, but has yet to be grown by humans. By imitating termites, scientists at the University of Copenhagen will investigate.....»»
Study discovers microbial communities shift while a coral "sleeps" through the winter
As winter approaches, many species of animals—from bears and squirrels to parasitic wasps and a few lucky humans—hunker down for some needed rest. The northern star coral (Astrangia poculata) also enters a hibernating state of dormancy, or quiesc.....»»
Japanese fashion house Wacko Maria reveals new Beats Flex collaboration
Apple's Beats Flex entry-level wireless earbuds will very soon be available in a limited leopard-print design made for Wacko Maria.Beats by Dre is continuing its partnering with worldwide celebrities and fashion brands, this time with Japan's Wacko M.....»»
SpaceX again postpones Japanese moon lander launch
SpaceX on Wednesday postponed the launch of the world's first private lander to the Moon, a mission undertaken by Japanese firm ispace......»»
Simulations of impact crater show small asteroids are probably young
The impact experiment conducted on the asteroid Ryugu by the Japanese Hayabusa2 mission that took place two years ago resulted in an unexpectedly large crater. With the use of simulations, a team led by the University of Bern and the National Center.....»»
SpaceX postpones mission to put Japanese lander on Moon
SpaceX on Wednesday postponed by one day a mission to launch the first private—and Japanese—lander to the Moon......»»
How Silicon Valley looks at the Taiwan miracle (5): Taiwan emergency to affect more than just Japan
When Shinzo Abe asserted that "A Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency," many Taiwanese were grateful and deeply touched. Actually I don't think South Korea would be unscathed, as Taiwan is the source of supply chains in the semiconductor and ICT.....»»
Japanese company aims to put first private lander on Moon, with UAE rover on board
SpaceX is set Wednesday to launch the first private—and Japanese—lander to the Moon......»»
Squirrel sperm and feet tell a different climate change story
Perhaps it's time to replace the canary in a coal mine metaphor with a squirrel in the ground. Because two University of Manitoba studies found that climate change is altering ground squirrels' sperm and feet, and this warns of big consequences poten.....»»
Baby star "burps" tell tales of frantic feeding, data shows
The youngest stars often shine in bright bursts as they consume material from surrounding disks......»»
Stop counting cups. There"s an ocean of difference in our water needs
A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs......»»
Old World flycatchers" family tree mapped
The European robin's closest relatives are found in tropical Africa. The European robin is therefore not closely related to the Japanese robin, despite their close similarity in appearance. This is confirmed by a new study of the Old World flycatcher.....»»
Nidec to build $715 million Mexican plant
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec plans to invest about $715 million to build a plant in Mexico to make electric car motors.....»»
Tale of terroir: Porcini mushrooms evolved to local environment
The Dentinger Lab at the Natural History Museum of Utah has published a provocative new paper in the journal New Phytologist that describes their work with the much beloved mushroom, Boletus edulis, better known by gastronomers worldwide as the porci.....»»
A hard pillbug to swallow: First X-rays of frog feeding show how they consume prey
The phrase "to swallow one's tongue" has been around since at least the 1880s and has been repurposed in several languages to mean everything from falling silent to a general feeling of fear. While it's anatomically impossible for a human to swallow.....»»
SEA expects wider adoption of locally-built, battery-swapping e-scooters
At the Bali G20 Summit this year, the Indonesian government is showcasing all types of electric vehicles - from local-branded electric scooters to electric cars by Japanese or Chinese carmakers. Electric vehicles can be seen at the airport, the EV sh.....»»
Lexus dealer uses Japanese art of ‘omotenashi" to surprise, delight service customers
Lexus of Watertown in suburban Boston has been using boxes of branded swag from its parts department to fill custom-made "omotenashi" boxes and distributing them to random customers each month to improve customer satisfaction......»»