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.....»»
How to change the language on Disney+
Disney+ offers content in 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, Cantonese, Icelandic, and Japanese. But how do you change between languages? We explain here......»»
This Japanese headrest lets you game in uncomfortable positions
Gizmodo Japan and PC Watch (via Kotaku) highlighted the item, which is essentially two cushions attached to a frame to create a message-table-like experience, with users squashing their face between two pads as they lie on their front. As it stands a.....»»
New insight into unconventional superconductivity
The kagome pattern, a network of corner-sharing triangles, is well known amongst traditional Japanese basket weavers—and condensed matter physicists. The unusual geometry of metal atoms in the kagome lattice and resulting electron behavior makes it.....»»
Nissan Is Ending Engine Development, Except For US-Bound Vehicles
Nissan is pulling the plug on its internal combustion engine development, except for the United States. Ars Technica reports: According to Nikkei Asia, the Japanese automaker has looked at the likely next set of European emissions rules and has decid.....»»
Tamiya’s latest RC car lineup rolls out radical six-wheel F1 racer and a Ford Bronco
Iconic Japanese R/C specialist Tamiya has announced a few new additions to its 2022 remote-control lineup. As Tamiya previewed this week, enthusiasts can look forward to several faithfully recreated R/C car models this year, including a modified Toyo.....»»
Ghostwire: Tokyo isn’t a horror game, it’s Japanese ‘Ghostbusters’
Ghostwire: Tokyo is not another survival-horror game. Instead, it is an open-world action adventure about hunting down ghosts. Ghostwire: Tokyo is not another survival-horror game. Instead, it is an open-world action adventure about hunting down.....»»
Hideo Kojima Now Has His Own Podcast On Audible
Hideo Kojima, the famed game developer has started his own podcast available exclusively on Audible, and is currently only available in Japanese. The post Hideo Kojima Now Has His Own Podcast On Audible appeared first on PlayStation Universe. H.....»»
Google promotes Chromebook repair program for schools
Overall, Chromebooks are more eco-friendly than the competition, consuming up to 46 percent less energy. As they consume less power, their battery life tends to last longer than similar devices. Maybe this is why over 50 million students and teachers.....»»
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.....»»
Nintendo Switch tops lifetime sales of Wii console
Nintendo Co Ltd sold 18.95 million Switch video game consoles in the nine months to the end of December, the Japanese company said on Thursday, taking total sales past 100 million and beating the lifetime sales of its Wii console......»»
Sony plans to use Bungie to launch 10 live service games by March 2026
When Sony announced it was buying Bungie, many thought about how this developer could help the Japanese company thrive even more in the game industry. Right now, Bungie is still creating content for Destiny 2, and we believe it's also working on a ne.....»»
Sorghum and other drought-tolerant cereal crops can provide better nutrition and more sustainable agriculture
One of the biggest factors in determining the health of humans and the environment is the foods that we grow and consume. While there have been many efforts over the years to define sustainable diets and to try to get people all over the world the pr.....»»
Media literacy can reduce stereotypes; mass communication research samples lack diversity
The media that people consume inform a large part of their everyday life, including how they view others. A pair of recent studies from the University of Kansas shows that a media literacy intervention can help reduce stereotypes people hold about Bl.....»»
The ancient, intimate relationship between trees and fungi, from fairy toadstools to technicolour mushrooms
You may be familiar with the red toadstool with white spots, which are often the homes of fairies in children's stories. These toadstools are also a small part of grander magical story: they are striking examples of mycorrhizas......»»
Folofly aims to launch new EV model in 1.5 years
Japan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Folofly has set a goal to launch a new EV model within one and a half years by horizontally integrated production instead of a vertical integrated paradigm, according to Japanese media reports......»»
Gut microbes help hibernating ground squirrels emerge strong and healthy in spring
Ground squirrels spend the end of summer gorging on food, preparing for hibernation. They need to store a lot of energy as fat, which becomes their primary fuel source underground in their hibernation burrows all winter long......»»
What wintering squirrels can teach astronauts
When bears and ground squirrels hibernate in winter, they stop eating, lasting until spring simply on the fat reserves they've stored up in their bodies. Usually, this sort of prolonged fasting and inactivity would significantly reduce the mass and f.....»»
Take a look at this tiny mouse wheel you can operate with your foot
PC Watch (via Tom’s Hardware) reports that the device is the latest in Japanese company Cooyoo’s Crazy Small line of peripherals. It’s essentially nothing more than a tiny, USB Type-C clickable mouse wheel that measures just 1.8 x 1.5 x 1 inche.....»»
Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard may endanger Sony
Microsoft's US$68.7 billion bid to acquire video game developer Activision Blizzard could challenge the role of its rival Sony in the gaming industry, as the Japanese tech giant saw its share slide more than 12% in Tokyo on the day the blockbuster de.....»»
Is Toyota going to produce LMFP semi-SSBs in the US?
Word has been circulating among suppliers that Toyota might manufacture semi-solid-state batteries with lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP)-based anodes in the US, following the Japanese carmaker's announcement that it will set up a lithium batte.....»»