Japan has taken the lead in the supercomputer race, having built a machine that is 2.8 times faster than the previous title holder, according to its developers. The Fugaku supercomputer was developed by Japanese research institute RIKEN and Fujitsu Ltd – its processor technology comes from UK-based ARM. Chips designed by Intel and IBM have … Read more
Scientists reveal how 34.5 million-year-old fish fossils help build up rare earth mineral deposits used to make LED TVs, wind turbines, and rechargeable batteries Researchers in Japan studied rare-earth mineral deposits off the coast of Japan They found ancient fossilized fish played a key role in forming the deposits The mineral deposits are commonly mined … Read more
Forget about birds and bees, scientists prove SOAP BUBBLES can be used to pollinate fruit trees, which could help compensate for the dramatic declines in global bee populations Japanese scientists developed a method to pollinate plants with soap bubbles The bubbles are non-toxic to plants and have a 95% success rate with pear trees They … Read more
Japanese Science and Technology Ministry predicts virtual reality and automation will dramatically reshape society in 20 years, making it possible for humans to ‘talk’ with their pets and more New white paper from Japan predicts technology will reshape society The researchers say VR will allow humans to communicate directly with pets They also expect robots … Read more
A travel expert is highlighting the destinations that will pay travelers — in the form of major discounts and vouchers — to visit after the pandemic. Kristina Cors has shared a four-episode series on TikTok listing places that are willing to shell out cash to jumpstart tourism once it becomes safe to travel again — … Read more
Honda suspends production at factories around the world after discovering computer virus in company servers The Japanese automaker discovered a virus in servers in its Tokyo headquarters While investigating the issue, the company suspended global production The suspensions lasted a day, and most facilities have come back online again No sensitive data was breached and … Read more
Asteroids colliding with the Earth four billion years ago created the building blocks of life on our planet and possibly even on ancient Mars, a new study claims. Researchers from Tohoku University in Japan recreated the conditions present in seabed craters made by the space rocks crashing into the young Earth. The team say these … Read more
Rugby fans visiting Japan for the World Cup are in for a treat if they use the country’s bullet trains to reach the stadiums. The fleet contains some of the most advanced high-speed trains in the world, with jaw-dropping top speeds and unmatched punctuality. Here we map out the network, pick out which types of … Read more
No screaming, no high-fives and haunted house ghosts will scare victims from a safe distance: Japanese funfairs release rules for the coronavirus era Japanese funfair operators have released guidelines on how to operate safely Characters dressed in costume cannot handshake or high five other guests Superheroes fighting villains should avoid whipping up support from spectators … Read more
Fantastic foxes! Social media snaps of mischievous visitors playing in the garden and climbing into plant pots prove they’re not so sly after all People from all the over the world have shared adorable pictures of curious foxes They revealed the animals had sneaked up on them, breaking into their garden In one instance, a … Read more