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Two New Species Of Orchids Found In Okinawa Are Parasitic

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.12.2017 01:46 AM

Two new species of orchids found in Okinawa are named Gastrodia nippondoides and Gastrodia okinawensis. These are not the typical pretty flowers that we know of, however. A shocking discovery reveals that not only are these plants unable to photosynthesize, they are also parasitic.

NASA And JAXA Join Hands To Replace X-Ray Telescope In Space

04.03.2017 15:34 PM

Japanese researchers and NASA on a mission to replace an X-ray astronomy telescope that got lost just after its launch.

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Is There Still Bright Future For Japan After Disaster

03.18.2017 10:05 AM

The Japanese government is still unclear as to what they will do with the nuclear power plant energy.

Deep-Ocean Sound Waves Might Stop Tsunamis

02.16.2017 06:31 AM

Scientists have discovered that deep-ocean sound waves can stop or decrease tsunami waves. Tsunamis, known as destructive waves or seismic sea waves might be stopped with deep-ocean sound waves.

'Pokemon GO' Latest News & Update: 80 More Pokemon To Be Released This Week; Plus More Exciting Features Announced!

02.15.2017 08:56 AM

Arguably the most popular game of recent past, 'Pokemon Go' gets the timely update in the form of 80 new Pokemon, Encounter gameplay and new obstacles which were originally a part of the Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver versions of the game.

Japan Space Junk Collector Fails First Orbital Test

02.02.2017 13:43 PM

Japan's space junk mission may failed as it may not be able to release the giant fish net accoding to scientists.

Japan To Launch First Smartphone Washable With Soap And Water

12.06.2015 21:34 PM

KDDI, a telecom company, is set to launch its latest design "Digno rafre" next week. Japan claimed to create the first washable smartphone that can withstand soap and water.

Key To Happiness Found In The Brain, Study Reveals

11.24.2015 20:56 PM

Scientists from Kyoto University claimed that happiness depends on the amount of gray matter present in a certain portion of the brain.

In Japan, Dolphin Controversy Continues Despite International Outcry

05.21.2015 14:08 PM

Officials from the small fishing village of Taiji, in Central Japan, remain defiant amidst protests that label their dolphin hunts as cruel. Despite international outcry, the slaughter continues.

Scientists Shed Light on Beaming Solar Power from Space

03.15.2015 19:29 PM

While there might be limits to the amount of solar power we can collect here on Earth, scientists have long been studying the notion of harnessing solar power from the endless supply that can be found in space. Now, what was once just a notion in the mind of researchers has taken a huge step towards becoming a reality.

Ebola "Wonder Drug" Awaits Clinical Testing, On Its Way To Be Formally Approved

11.11.2014 18:48 PM

Ebola "wonder drug" awaits clinical testing, on its way to be formally approved by international organizations

Japan's Volcanos Threaten Nuclear Reactors, Expert Warns

10.17.2014 18:47 PM

One volcano expert is warning that Japan's massive 2011 earthquake--which damaged the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant and caused a nuclear crisis--could cause large volcanic eruptions in the coming years, yet he could not say when people could expect the eruptions to happen.

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