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.....»»
master chef knife set for 76% off
TL;DR: Through Oct. 31, you can score a Seido Japanese Master Chef Knife Set on sale for just $99.99 — that's a 76% discount from its usual $429.Is your kitchen ready for the holiday season? Whether you consider yourself a professional or.....»»
Toyota launches EV co-developed with BYD, reportedly considering a strategy revamp
Toyota Motor just launched the first EV model that it jointly developed with China-based BYD to gain a presence in the world's largest EV market. On the other hand, the Japanese automaker is reportedly considering rebooting its EV strategies in respo.....»»
Feeding British red squirrels may be changing their jaws
Feeding peanuts to red squirrels may be altering the development of their jaws......»»
ngena partners with Versa Network to help enterprises maintain their complex networks
ngena partners with Versa Network, enabling ngena partners and end customers to consume the Versa technology, including the deployment and management of Versa’s SASE solution through ngena’s .connect platform. Through this addition, ngena grows i.....»»
How do mushrooms become magic?
Psychedelic compounds found in "magic mushrooms" are increasingly being recognized for their potential to treat health conditions such as depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders and addiction......»»
Japanese startup uses NanoBridge technology to build FPGAs for space and automotive applications
Participating in the Taiwan Innotech Expo 2022, the Japanese company NanoBridge Semiconductor (NBS) was one of the companies winning the honnorable mentions of TIE Award 2022......»»
Swickard Auto strikes gold out west
An expanding Swickard Auto Group entered Southern California via a majority stake purchase of John Elway's Crown Toyota in Ontario, one of the Japanese automaker's highest-volume U.S. dealerships. And the dealership's price tag also fetched near-r.....»»
Researchers studying climate futures shouldn"t jump to extremes
We've seen it splashed across news headlines: future sea-level rise that could consume the state of Florida, predicted global temperature spikes of 9 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100—threats of catastrophic climate scenarios leading to societal collapse......»»
Ohio foragers are accidentally poisoning themselves with lethal mushrooms
The morel of the story: Don't forage for mushrooms. Enlarge / Deadly poisonous mushroom Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa) is seen in Otomin, Poland on September 29. In Poland, there are several hundred mycelial poisonings every year. (.....»»
Will cell-based milk change the dairy industry? This California lab could lead the way
Biotechnology startup TurtleTree wants to change the way people consume milk......»»
The missing link: Fatty acid metabolism impacts plant immunity
That healthy salad you ate for lunch contains fatty acids—surprised? Fatty acids, lipids, and fats in our food may sound undesirable, but they are foundational to human life and to the plants we consume. Their interaction with certain proteins help.....»»
Japanese cockroach east-west separation established more than 5,000 years ago
Researchers in Japan have identified different cockroach species based on egg casing impressions in Jomon-era pottery. Using the information, they found that the two main species in modern Japan had already been divided, east–west, at that time mor.....»»
Wolf spider"s hunting rate may peak at 85 degrees
Since the mid-20th century, ecologists have been studying how the availability of prey affects the rate at which predators kill and consume it. Depending on the animals and the ecosystem, predators do tend to consume more prey as more of it becomes a.....»»
Talks between Nissan and Renault could restructure the alliance
Nissan Motor has been discussing with its French partner Renault Group about investing in the latter's new EV business unit. Multiple media reports said the Japanese automaker would grab the opportunity to reclaim some control over itself and the Ren.....»»
Renault could agree to cut $6 billion Nissan stake
Renault's plan to split its electric-car and combustion-engine assets, potentially involving China's Geely, has led to tensions in the French-Japanese alliance......»»
Renault could agree to cutting Nissan stake, report says
Renault's plan to split its electric-car and combustion-engine assets, potentially involving China's Geely, has led to tensions in the French-Japanese alliance......»»
Get an exclusive deal on these earbuds with a built-in power bank
TL;DR: As of Oct. 7, you can get the Flux 7 TWS Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case and Power Bank for just $24.99 instead of $99.99 — that's a 75% discount.A recent test found that using Bluetooth on your phone may consume more of your smartph.....»»
SpaceX delivers Russian, Native American women to station
A Russian cosmonaut who caught a U.S. lift to the International Space Station arrived at her new home Thursday for a five-month stay, accompanied by a Japanese astronaut and two from NASA, including the first Native American woman in space......»»
Honda to cut car output at two Japanese plants in October
Two lines at Honda's Suzuka plant in western Japan will cut production by about 20 percent in October, while its assembly plant in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo, will lower production plans by about 40 percent for the month......»»
Spore the merrier: Boom in mushrooms grown on Belgian beer
In Belgium, a country reputed for its beer, mushrooms nourished on a byproduct from the brew are doing booming business......»»