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Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ...
Which Ohio university ranks No. 1 in world for polymer science, plastics engineering?
The University of Akron is ranked No. 1 in the world out of 1,015 universities for polymer science and plastics engineering, ...
This tiny wooden cube survived space: Now scientists say it could revolutionise satellite design
A wooden satellite defied the odds in orbit, proving nature’s strength and sparking a new wave of space innovation. (Kyoto ...
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Japan’s Wooden Satellite Survived Orbit for 116 Days. Now Scientists Want a Better Version
With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...
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A New Satellite Material Comes Out of the Woodwork
With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...
Past and modern Japanese physicists analyzed packed trains to secure seat
A renowned Japanese physicist and writer analyzed trains in Tokyo about a century ago to ride less crowded cars, and another ...
It's never too late to start playing an instrument: Playing music may benefit memory in old age, study suggests
Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is ...
Kyoto Women’s University bucks coeducational trend
KYOTO--With women’s universities across Japan increasingly shifting toward coeducation or shutting their doors, Kyoto Women’s ...
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Ship Design, Shipbuilding Efficiency Target of $82M Japanese Project
"Development of Integrated Simulation Platform for Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Industry" has been selected as a R&D ...
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Zero Zen
A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.
Development Of Integrated Simulation Platform For Sustainable And Competitive Maritime Industry Has Been Selected As A R&D Project Under K Program
Development of Integrated Simulation Platform for Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Industry has been selected as a R&D project under K Program ...
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Nepal sees positive outcome from reforestation project using local knowledge
A decade ago, people from Salija village in western Nepal traveled several hours into the uphill forests to gather firewood ...