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SCI & TECHSep 1Japan bear project aims to show coexistence, not culling, can prevent attacksAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted in the culling of thousands of the animals. “It’s a small bear, I think, about a year and a half old,” Takii said as she peered at the 15kg (33lbs) Asiatic black bear thrashing in the cage. “It must have just parted from mum.” Its mother was not around, and Takii took blood and fur samples after her co-researcher tranquillised...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 1Helical Fusion Co ., Ltd .: Helical Fusion Named a Final Candidate for Japan METI Fusion Power Demonstration ProgramHelical Fusion Co., Ltd. has been selected as a final candidate for Japan's METI Fusion Power Demonstration Program, indicating progress in fusion energy technology.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
SCI & TECHAug 31Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for carsJapanese automakers Nissan and Honda have agreed to collaborate on developing software for cars. This partnership aims to advance automotive technology.clickorlando.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 30Japan makes a fridge for humans to chill workers during extreme heatJapan has developed a 'fridge for humans' designed to cool workers amidst extreme heat. This innovation addresses worker comfort and safety in challenging environmental conditions.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
SCI & TECHAug 30Fridges for humans during heatwaves in JapanA Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 28Yes, We’re in an AI Bubble. Just Look to 1980s Japan.Nvidia’s earnings may be formidable, but history suggests this may not end well.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 26Chinese robot outpaces human world record in 100m sprint | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA Chinese robot has reportedly surpassed the human world record in the 100m sprint. This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and artificial intelligence.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatFeeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan : Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatbssnews.net · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to AI | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This reflects a growing societal challenge related to technological advancement.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 22Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weaponDesigned to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17Japan : JAPEX announces implementation of second exploratory drilling for CCS Project in the Tomakomai Areaenergy-pedia.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 12Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.BBC World
SCI & TECHAug 11Japan successfully launches H3 rocket carrying positioning satelliteThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday successfully launched an H3 rocket and put a positioning satellite into orbit, marking the second successful launch in a row of…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 7Seaweed diplomacy: Mexico and Japan to tackle sargassum crisis in new joint programMexico and Japan are teaming up to fight the sargassum invasion choking Caribbean beaches — deploying robotics, satellite monitoring and new tech to turn seaweed into opportunity. The post Seaweed diplomacy: Mexico and Japan to tackle sargassum crisis in new joint program appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
SCI & TECHAug 7A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricityA Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 5Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heatThe glass door closes, and a curtain of cool air spills over your head, neck and shoulders, delivering instant relief from the punishing summer heat. This is what it is like to chill in the Do Hiemon Box, an oversized stainless-steel refrigerator that looks big enough to fit a human being, because that is exactly what it is designed to do. Trusco Nakayama has sold about 200 of the 1.5 million yen (US$9,500) booths to steel mills, construction sites, golf courses, universities and leisure...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 4Suikoden STAR LEAP launches this month in JapanA new game titled Suikoden STAR LEAP is scheduled to launch this month in Japan. This marks a new release in the gaming industry for the region.nichegamer.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 3What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicoptersThe bamboo-copter is one of the most famous gadgets from the pocket of Doraemon, an iconic robot cat from a Japanese cartoon series who employs futuristic devices to assist a clumsy boy, notably enabling the protagonists to fly. In fact, this gadget is inspired by a Chinese invention that dates back over a thousand years. The bamboo-copter was one of the earliest gadgets presented to the boy Nobita Nobi by the robotic cat character from the 22nd century. It made its first appearance in the manga...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 2Japanese beetle under close watch as it travels across France: 'Its establishment is inevitable'Since June, the invasive pest has been detected multiple times in France, a year after its first appearances in Alsace. Authorities are relying on reinforced trapping and surveillance systems to monitor its spread.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHJul 29Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes unlike any other country in the world ? This article explores the reasons why Japan experiences a higher frequency of large earthquakes compared to other countries globally. It provides insights into geological phenomena.cnn.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat bomb Coral protectors in Japan are working to save reefs from a "heat bomb" event. This highlights an urgent environmental conservation effort due to rising temperatures.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHJul 27‘Grumpy’ Pallas kittens go on display at Japan zooFive young Pallas’s cats, dubbed the world’s grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday. Kobe Animal Kingdom put the four males and one female, all born in May at the facility, on public viewing last week. The animals are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species and are native to the dry, rocky areas of Central Asia. They are not commonly displayed at zoos as they are relatively more sensitive to infections, the Kobe zoo said...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 25Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopolyJapan has been establishing dialogue frameworks for artificial intelligence with like-minded countries and Global South partners to reduce reliance on top US and Chinese firms and promote domestic companies abroad. The outreach signals a growing recognition among those countries of the need for cooperation, rather than going it alone, to survive in the increasingly competitive field of AI. At home, Japan is seeking to foster its own domestic AI ecosystem. The move by the United States to...South China Morning Post