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A research group from Osaka University has made a world-first discovery, revealing that the right and left sides of the colon serve different roles. (News On Japan)
November 5, 2024 - 05:23
The next-generation flagship rocket, the H3, was launched from Tanegashima on October 4th, successfully deploying a satellite into orbit as planned. This marks the third consecutive successful launch. (News On Japan)
October 31, 2024 - 11:05
Diagnosed with lung cancer in his forties and given a prognosis of just six months to live, a man has defied the odds and is still working full-time, eight years after the initial diagnosis. This was made possible by the latest treatment method known as "cancer genome medicine." (News On Japan)
October 30, 2024 - 00:04
The operator of a nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, restarted one of its reactors on Tuesday, more than 13 years after it suffered damage in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. (NHK)
October 28, 2024 - 08:02
The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launch area, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, on October 22, 2024, Beijing time. (News On Japan)
October 27, 2024 - 23:52
Kansai Airport is one of the most important airports in Asia. But it faces a huge problem. The airport is sinking. And faster than expected. In today's video we’ll explore why Kansai Airport is sinking in the first place and whether it can be saved. (MegaBuilds)
October 18, 2024 - 07:14
Researchers in Japan have conducted a preliminary experiment as part of a project to generate solar power in space and send it back to Earth.
(NHK)
October 17, 2024 - 01:15
Japan’s recent approval and rollout of a new "Replica Vaccine" for COVID-19 has triggered widespread public concern, with some businesses imposing entry bans on vaccinated individuals. The vaccine, which began regular administration in October, has faced backlash due to its ability to "self-replicate" in the body, raising anxiety about its safety. (News On Japan)
October 16, 2024 - 15:00
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has granted approval for Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Reactor No. 1 to operate for over 50 years, marking a first in Japan, reaching its 50th anniversary next month. (News On Japan)
October 10, 2024 - 21:07
Macs are known for their ultra-fast speed and smart performance. Something which makes it the number one computer in many categories.
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October 10, 2024 - 16:54
A second 'Kairos' rocket, developed by a private company and which exploded shortly after launch, has been scheduled for launch on December 14th. (News On Japan)
October 7, 2024 - 01:47
Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has reported the occurrence of a major solar flare on October 3rd. (News On Japan)
October 2, 2024 - 12:17
Kyoto University Hospital has announced that a kidney transplant was conducted using a same-sex partner as the donor. (News On Japan)
October 2, 2024 - 04:59
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held its first seminar to promote understanding of egg freezing, a process where eggs are cryopreserved for future pregnancy. (News On Japan)
September 27, 2024 - 00:47
A Japanese government information-gathering satellite has successfully been put into a planned orbit around Earth.
(NHK)
September 26, 2024 - 05:59
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has postponed discussions on the use of the country's first oral abortion pill in clinics, citing the need to bolster medical infrastructure.
(News On Japan)
September 26, 2024 - 00:17
Copper slag is widely used in multiple types of applications, as professional blasting material, additive for different types of composite cements, roofing, concrete and mortar, additive in paving tiles industry, granular replacement for different mixtures of hot asphalt, material used for granular roof tiles production and granular base for different mixtures. (News On Japan)
September 23, 2024 - 00:32
A test flight for flying cars was conducted in Wakayama Prefecture on Saturday, reaching an altitude of 40 meters, demonstrating stability in windy conditions. (News On Japan)
September 18, 2024 - 05:29
The endangered Shimagengorou, a fast-swimming beetle known to inhabit still waters such as ponds and rice paddies, has been captured for the first time in 20 years in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
(News On Japan)
September 17, 2024 - 10:13
A new highlight for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will be held next year, has been revealed: a 'Martian stone,' roughly the size of a rugby ball, black and rugged. (News On Japan)