Child Robot Nikola Can Convey Six Basic Emotions But Humanoid Lacks a Body

TECH & INNOVATION 02.16.2022 21:58 PM

Japanese research institute RIKEN develops a new humanoid under the Guardian Robot Project. The robot, known as Nikola, could perform six various facial expressions.

Huge Igneous Rock the Size of A Mountain Beneath Southern Japan Coast Could Trigger Megaquakes in the Region, Big Data Reveals

02.08.2022 20:48 PM

Researchers used a supercomputer to analyze 20 years of data to create a high-resolution model of the mountain-sized rock beneath Japan and found that it is directing tectonic energy to where megaquakes originate.

Ozone Pollution Impacts Crops on East Asia, Results to 63 Billion Dollars Annual Loss

01.24.2022 09:53 AM

A new study found that East Asia lost a staggering 63 billion dollars in their agricultural sector following the impact of increased ozone pollution in the region.

First Female Monkey Leader of Japan Reigns But Mating Season Love Triangle Might Bring Her Down

01.24.2022 06:37 AM

Queen Monkey Yakei of Japan forcibly deposed the alpha male of her group to become the first female leader in 70 years, but a tangled love triangle during mating season threatens to bring her down.

New Branching Worm Species Discovered in Japan, Named After Godzilla Nemesis King Ghidorah

01.21.2022 23:34 PM

A new branching worm species was discovered in Japan and it was named after the three-headed kaiju King Ghidorah, Godzilla's nemesis.

Over 100 Japanese Burial Mounds 'Kofun' Captured in a Satellite Imaging; Keyhole-Shaped Tombs Designed to Face Rising Sun

01.21.2022 02:36 AM

University of Milan captured satellite images of over 100 Japanese burial mounds or Kofuns scattered across the country. Each of the tombs were oriented to face the rising sun everyday of the year as tribute to the sun goddess Amaterasu.

JAXA Develops Culture Bag for Crop Production and Long-Term Food Supply in Space

01.14.2022 23:31 PM

JAXA is now testing a new approach of growing crops in space for long-term food production through the use of culture bag technology.

Japanese Biophysicists Create and Manipulate Capsule-Like DNA Structures with Future Artificial Molecular System Applications

12.15.2021 14:33 PM

Japanese biophysicists have just been able to create and manipulate a novel capsule-like DNA structure that holds great potential for future artifical molecular system applications.

COVID-19 Face Mask Glows to Tell If You're Positive with the Virus

12.14.2021 05:18 AM

Scientists in Japan are working on a coronavirus-detecting mask that works as a person wears it, identifying infections that might otherwise have been missed.

New Vaccine May Reduce Zombie Cells That Cause Aging-Related Diseases, Prolong Life

12.13.2021 00:36 AM

A research team from Japan developed a vaccine to remove the "zombie cells" that accumulate as people age and cause diseases associated with aging.

Japan Announces Plan to Upgrade Its Type 12 Missiles to Fly Higher, Farther for Protection Against Future Sea Invasions

12.11.2021 23:09 PM

Tokyo now seems determined on rebalancing the regional threat environment by improving the reach of its own Type 12 missiles.

Japan's Space Agency Join Forces With 30 Companies to Develop Reusable Rockets to Slash Costs By Over 70%

11.29.2021 02:10 AM

Japan is planning to develop reusable rockets that will ferry satellites to low-Earth orbit and passengers for intercontinental high-speed a decade or two from now.

Japan Develops 'Thinking Robot' Through Physical Reservoir Computing; Learns and Moves by Artifical Neurons

10.27.2021 04:06 AM

A new study was able to develop a thinking robot that is powered by AI neurons based on living cells, allowing itself to learn and move on its own.

Space Rock Hits Jupiter Yet Again; Here's What Japanese Skywatchers Saw

10.22.2021 05:14 AM

Skywatchers in Japan saw a flare in Jupiter's northern hemisphere atmosphere, which was most likely produced by an asteroid colliding with the planet.

Japanese Epsilon Rocket Launch Carrying 9 Satellite Scrubbed; What Happened, JAXA?

09.30.2021 23:41 PM

Less than a minute before liftoff, the Epsilon launch was called off. The launch was canceled due to a ground station issue, according to JAXA's webcast.

Dual Genomic Ancestry of Japanese People Debunked: Genetic Analysis Showed They Descended From Three Ancient Cultures

09.20.2021 04:08 AM

Genetic analysis of ancient DNA on skeletons of people from before and after the farming period shows that modern Japanese people descended from three ancient cultures rather than just two.

Geologic Evidence Discovered: New Source Identified for Unusually Large Earthquakes, Tsunamis in Tokyo

09.03.2021 03:46 AM

A new seismic hazard source was discovered by researchers which they consider as geologic evidence for the unusually large earthquakes and tsunamis occurring in Tokyo.

Fukutoku-Okanoba Eruption: NASA Shares Incredible Satellite Images of Japan’s Underwater Volcano From 80 Feet Underneath the Surface

08.29.2021 00:57 AM

NASA recently shared images of Japan’s underwater volcano, Fukutoku-Okanoba as it was shooting gas and steam from below the surface.

Japan Suspends Over 1.6 Million Moderna Vaccines Due to Particulate Matter Contamination

08.26.2021 10:59 AM

Jpan recently announced the supension of Moderna vaccine rollout throughout the country due to a reported particulate matter contamination in the vials.

DNA Sample from Ancient Bear Skull Offers Insight on How Their Ancestors Migrated to Japan

08.04.2021 09:39 AM

Extracted DNA samples from an ancient bear skull, dated 32,500 years old, offer insight into how Ice Age bears migrated to Honshu, lived near what is now Tokyo, and eventually died out.

NTT PHI Lab Partners with IRCN to Develop Novel AI-Based Neuro-Computing Technology

07.29.2021 02:11 AM

A new collaboration between two of Japan's most reputable organizations aims to develop the next-generation, AI-powered computers.