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 to launch chip firm to mass produce sub-2nm chips in 5 years, says NHK
NHK, the Japanese public broadcasting company, has reported that a new semiconductor company will be jointly funded by eight Japanese conglomerates to develop cutting-edge logic semiconductors......»»
Children motivated by morality rather than social norms when it comes to question of eating animals, according to study
Children draw strongly upon moral principles and concerns when they consider whether it is right or wrong to consume meat and animal products......»»
Fujitsu will leverage TSMC"s foundry for its 2nm CPU
At a press conference on November 8, Japanese technology conglomerate Fujitsu mentioned that its power-saving CPU will be produced with the 2nm processing node technology, and will be manufactured by TSMC......»»
Honda and Nissan move financial forecasts upward as Yen stays weak
While semiconductor shortages remain a tricky issue for automakers, Japanese companies have offset the impact on their financial performance due to the weakening Yen. On Wednesday, Honda and Nissan Motor revised their forecasts for the current fiscal.....»»
Grass puffer fish may communicate with each other using a non-toxic version of their deadly toxin
A delicacy in Japanese cuisine, puffer fish (fugu) also contain a lethal toxin. Improperly prepared puffer fish can cause the person eating it to experience food poisoning and a swift death. Such a terrible event can happen because the fish's liver a.....»»
Japan petitions U.S. for special consideration with EV tax credits
Japan requests "flexible" thinking for new U.S. EV tax credits. If not, it also warned Japanese carmakers and suppliers would be discouraged from expanding operations in the U.S......»»
South Korea and Japan ask US to loosen EV tax credits requirements
South Korean and Japanese governments have officially offered their comments on the revised EV tax credits rules of the US. South Korea urged America to postpone the law until 2025, while Japan suggested that all cars should be eligible for the credi.....»»
Murata boosts MLCC capacity in China in its largest investment to target EV, 5G smartphone markets
Murata Manufacturing Co., a leading Japanese manufacturer of ceramic passive electronic components, particularly Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), plans to invest JPY 45 billion (US$305 million) to boost production capacity in China's Jiangsu p.....»»
Blue whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastic a day: study
Blue whales consume up to 10 million pieces of microplastic every day, research estimated Tuesday, suggesting that the omnipresent pollution poses a bigger danger to the world's largest animal than previously thought......»»
Audio-Technica"s two new record players are the epitome of retro cool
Japanese brand resurrects its ’80s portable oddity the Sound Burger while also unveils high-end see-though AT-LP2022 turntable as part of 60th anniversary.....»»
US seeks to pressure allies" chip gear makers to join export control
Bloomberg quoted sources from people attending a meeting of US semiconductor equipment manufacturer representatives with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said that Dutch company ASML and Japanese chip gear makers such as Tokyo Electron Limited.....»»
Understanding how news works can short-circuit the connection between social media use and vaccine hesitancy
People who consume a lot of news on social media are more likely to be skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines and also more hesitant about getting vaccinated, according to our newly published research. But we found that social media users with higher levels.....»»
Japan-based Willbox to operate cloud-based logistics platform in Taiwan
Willbox, a Japan-based startup operating cloud computing-based open international logistics platform Giho in the Japanese market, will establish an operational branch in Taiwan in 2023, according to company founder and CEO Motonari Kami......»»
COVID-19 reshaped the way we buy, prepare and consume food
In early 2020, as province after province in Canada declared public health emergencies, and pandemic restrictions came into force, routine grocery runs changed dramatically......»»
ON Semiconductor to sell 200mm wafers to Japanese and US foundries under new strategic focus
Mercuria Holdings, a fund backed by the Development Bank of Japan and Japanese trading house Itochu will buy a 200mm wafer fab from US-based ON Semiconductor, according to Nikkei Asia. The purchase will be jointly made with Sangyo Sosei Advisory, a f.....»»
For chip firms, China contingency plans should be discussed sooner rather than later
The new US export restrictions on semiconductor technology put the companies of Chip 4 partner countries in a difficult place. With a big sunk cost in a market with a 1.4 billion population, South Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese companies may need to.....»»
Mezmo Observability Pipeline empowers teams to control their observability data
Mezmo has unveiled its Observability Pipeline, which enables teams to control, enrich, and correlate machine data for actionable insights and faster decisions. The massive volume, variety, and difficult-to-consume nature of machine data generated in.....»»
The Callisto Protocol is too violent for the Japanese ratings board
Excessive gore bars The Callisto Protocol from the Japanese market – but this has happened before......»»
Japanese Tesla supplier to take on Chinese rivals to tap EV boom
Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining wants to start making materials for a cheaper type of electric-vehicle battery - containing no nickel - that's poised for global popularity after storming the world's top EV market, China......»»
Research into ancient lineage of microscopic fungi upends assumptions about its genetic relationships
Mycologists tend to base their evolutionary assumptions about all fungi on the higher fungi such as mushrooms, bread molds and yeasts. But that is a mistake, according to a major recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sc.....»»