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Scientists observe antimatter 'falling downward' under Earth's gravity

September 29, 2023 - 09:56
An international group of scientists say they have observed antimatter falling downwards under the Earth's gravity. (NHK)
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Investigating the role of greener plastics for Japan's carbon neutral goals

September 27, 2023 - 09:24
Japan has a plastic problem. Thanks in part to an overabundance of packaging, the country is the second largest producer of plastic waste per capita. (phys.org)
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Nissan's autonomous 'mop' showcased at World Cup Volleyball

September 20, 2023 - 04:03
While the Japanese national team got off to a great start at the World Cup Volleyball, which was crucial for their ticket to the Paris Olympics, what excited the audience wasn't just the players, but a mop. (News On Japan)
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Japan trials fire ant detection dogs

September 17, 2023 - 16:52
Japan's Ministry of the Environment is conducting experiments using detection dogs in response to the increasing infiltration of fire ants at ports and surrounding facilities. (News On Japan)
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Japan records over 10,000 syphilis cases

September 17, 2023 - 06:15
The number of syphilis cases reported in Japan this year has exceeded 10,000. This is the fastest rate of increase seen since comparable data became available in 1999. (NHK)
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Researchers capture images of Japanese aircraft carrier sunk in WWII

September 17, 2023 - 06:12
An international research team has successfully captured images of a Japanese aircraft carrier that was sunk in the 1942 Battle of Midway in World War Two. (NHK)
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Takahama No. 2 nuclear reactor in Japan restarted after 12-year halt

September 16, 2023 - 08:35
Kansai Electric Power Co. on Friday rebooted its nearly 50-year-old No. 2 reactor at its Takahama nuclear plant in central Japan for the first time since 2011, becoming the 12th unit to be restarted in the country since the Fukushima accident. (Kyodo)
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Two Japanese win Ig Nobel Prize for tableware that change taste

September 15, 2023 - 12:08
Japanese researchers Homei Miyashita and Hiromi Nakamura received this year's Ig Nobel Prize for nutrition on Thursday for research that led to the development of tableware that employ electric stimulation to allow users to sense salty taste strongly. (Japan Times)
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Delving into the Stack Ecosystem: An Extensive Exploration of Contemporary Technology Stacks

September 13, 2023 - 07:13
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, businesses must stay updated with the latest trends. (newsonjapan.com)
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Hitchhiking sea creature — that can’t swim — turns out to be a new species in Japan Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article279215234.html#storylink=cpy

September 13, 2023 - 00:40
Scientists hauled in their nets off the coast of Japan. Sifting through their catch, they noticed a small, “translucent” sea creature on the surface of a starfish. The hitchhiker turned out to be a new species. (miamiherald.com)
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Japan joins Moon race with successful rocket launch

September 7, 2023 - 13:44
Japan on Thursday successfully launched a rocket with a lunar lander at its fourth attempt this year. (BBC)
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Rare footage of 4-meter whale shark caught in fishing net

September 6, 2023 - 12:10
A whale shark (Rhincodon typus) was caught inside a fishing net off the coast of Tottori Prefecture over the weekend, with fishing crew members spending over an hour rescuing the endangered creature before releasing it unharmed back into the sea. (News On Japan)
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Atomic bomb site Hiroshima is now a UFO hotspot, new Pentagon map shows

September 6, 2023 - 03:34
Japan is a hotspot for strange aerial sightings centred around the ‘UFO town’ of Iinomachi, data shared by the Pentagon has shown. (MSN)
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Japan eyes 300,000 EV charging points by 2030

September 4, 2023 - 18:50
The government has decided to double its current EV charger installation target to 300,000 by 2030. With EVs growing in popularity around the world, the government hopes the increased availability of charging stations across the nation will encourage a similar trend in Japan. (The Japan News)
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Japan eyes 300,000 EV charging points by 2030

September 4, 2023 - 03:08
The government has decided to double its current EV charger installation target to 300,000 by 2030. With EVs growing in popularity around the world, the government hopes the increased availability of charging stations across the nation will encourage a similar trend in Japan. (The Japan News)
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India’s Moon Victory Inspires Japan; JAXA Ready To Shoot ‘Moon Sniper’ In Space

August 28, 2023 - 05:26
Japan is all set for its lunar mission Moon Sniper that is due for launch on August 28. JAXA – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency – has one of the world’s biggest space programs but is yet to land a spacecraft on the moon. (Hindustan Times)
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IAEA launches website with real-time data on water release from Fukushima plant

August 25, 2023 - 04:26
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a website to share real-time monitoring data on the release of treated and diluted water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. (NHK)
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Japan health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi

August 22, 2023 - 00:12
A Japanese health ministry panel on Monday recommended approval of the Alzheimer's disease treatment Leqembi, following standard approval for the drug granted by U.S. regulators last month. (Reuters)
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Japan’s growing demand for cooling products creates market for wearable technology

August 19, 2023 - 11:28
Amid record-setting temperatures in Japan, local businesses have been developing wearable technology to help people stay cool. (South China Morning Post)
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Elon Musk arrives in ‘amazing’ Japan days after row over fake X account

August 18, 2023 - 03:32
Elon Musk took to microblogging site ‘X’, formerly known as twitter, to share an update- he has reached ‘amazing’ Japan. (sharepriceindia.com)
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