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.....»»
India"s Vedanta to make 28-65nm semiconductor chips for local demand
Indian natural resources conglomerate Vedanta will invest in manufacturing 28nm to 65nm semiconductor chips because this is the range for which it sees local demand. AvanStrate, a Japanese glass substrate manufacturer that Vedanta had acquired in 201.....»»
Japan UX consultant firm merges Taiwan startup to enter martech
Marketing technology, or martech, encompasses a broad range of technologies that can accomplish marketing goals. Omniscient Cloud Technologies, a martech startup in Taiwan, is merging with the R&D center of beBit, a Japanese digital and UX strategy c.....»»
Mitsubishi Electric considers expanding power semiconductor production
Mitsubishi Electric is currently considering expanding production capacity for power semiconductors and turning its LCD panel plant in Kumamoto, Japan into a power semiconductor manufacturing facility, according to Japanese media reports......»»
Sony Is Dealing With PlayStation 5 Shortage by Making More PS4s
Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its pricier PlayStation 5. Bloomberg reports: The Japanese conglomerate, whose flagship PS5 console.....»»
UK red squirrel conservation strategies likely to undermine species survival in future
New research has shown how current red squirrel conservation strategies in the UK and Ireland, that favor non-native conifer plantations, are likely to negatively impact red squirrels......»»
Genshin Impact was the most-tweeted-about game in 2021
Twitter revealed that Japanese users tweet the most about gaming and that E3 was the most-talked-about gaming event last year......»»
Panasonic To Offer Four-Day Workweek in Japan
Panasonic has announced plans to offer a four-day workweek to employees in Japan in an effort to improve productivity and attract better workers, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia. From a report: The move comes after the Japanese government.....»»
Japan tycoon Maezawa returns from space with business dreams
"Space now," was what Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa wanted to tweet for years. He finally really did it, from the International Space Station......»»
New Flagpro malware linked to Chinese state-backed hackers
The cyber espionage group APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) Blackwell has been targeting Japanese companies with a new type of malware that researchers call "Flag pro". Second level malware and run it. Breaching corporate networksThe chain.....»»
High-resolution lab experiments show how cells "eat"
A new study shows how cell membranes curve to create the "mouths" that allow the cells to consume things that surround them......»»
Japan Aims To Put a Person on the Moon by Late 2020s
Japan revised the schedule of its space exploration plans on Tuesday, aiming to put a Japanese person on the moon by the latter half of the 2020s. From a report: "Not only is space a frontier that gives people hopes and dreams but it also provides a.....»»
Japanese space tourist says he would love longer flight
A Japanese space tourist said Wednesday that he felt his 12-day mission to the International Space Station was too short and he would love to stay a week more......»»
Top 10 semiconductor news in 2021
The semiconductor industry experienced a dramatic year in 2021 – climate crises, pandemic, fire at a Japanese chip factory, geopolitical tension, and automakers' decision-making error combined to result in a perfect storm of chip crunch......»»
Floating "aerobats" could be the best way to explore the cloud tops of Venus
According to multiple lines of evidence, Venus was once a much different planet than it is today. But roughly 500 million years ago, a massive resurfacing event triggered a runaway greenhouse effect that led to the poisonous and hellish environment w.....»»
Two teams report on study of Hayabusa2 asteroid samples
Two teams of researchers are publishing their findings thus far after initial study of samples collected from the asteroid Ryugu and returned to Earth last year by the Japanese space probe Hayabusa2. Both teams are large and both are made up mostly o.....»»
Japanese space tourists safely return to Earth
A Japanese billionaire, his producer and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth on Monday after spending 12 days on the International Space Station......»»
New Gran Turismo 7 Details Emerge From Japan On Cars, Tuning, GT Mode, World Circuits & More
Check out the latest Gran Turismo 7 details for the PS4 & PS5 racer, which are translated from a Japanese game pamphlet. The post New Gran Turismo 7 Details Emerge From Japan On Cars, Tuning, GT Mode, World Circuits & More appeared first on PlayStat.....»»
Theropod dinosaur jaws became stronger as they evolved, study finds
Theropod dinosaurs evolved more robust jaws through time allowing them to consume tougher food, a new study reveals......»»
TSMC once turned down Japan fab proposal, says report
Before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) agreed to build a US$7 billion semiconductor fab in Japan, it had reportedly turned down a pevious invitation from the Japanese government when the US presented better incentives, according to.....»»
Toyota ramps up EV investment to US$3.5 billion
Toyota has announced that it is ramping up investment in EVs and batteries and raising sales target. The Japanese carmaker said on December 14 it will funnel JPY4 trillion (US$3.5 billion) for BEV and batteries by 2030, out of a total of JPY8 trillio.....»»