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Japan's Fukushima Radioactive Debris Reaches Lab After Secret Robot Operation
A small amount of radioactive debris removed by a robot from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has arrived at a research lab near Tokyo, the plant operator said Tuesday, after a journey kept secret for safety reasons.
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
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Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline
A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...
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Japan Building 'Zeta-Class' Supercomputer, 1,000 Times Faster Than Today's Fastest Machines
This groundbreaking technology, expected to be operational by 2030, will be a significant step forward in AI development and scientific research.
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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How India-Japan Education Conference Plans To Make An Impact
India-Japan Education Conference: The event will focus on student exchanges, scholarships, and research collaborations. It will also include cultural programs, workshops on innovation and technology, and networking opportunities.
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LignoSat: Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite In Fight Against Space Debris
Japanese researchers have developed LignoSat, a wooden satellite crafted from magnolia wood to combat space debris.
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Japan Offers Scholarships To Indian Students Pursuing Research, Check Details
Study In Japan: The scholarships are offered for the academic year 2025, with the application submission deadline set for May 3, 2024.
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Bharat Web3 Association Teams Up With Japan's JADA to Boost Sector Growth
India’s Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) has struck a partnership deal with the Japan ANICANA Dealers Association (JADA) will now work together to foray deeper into Web3-related research and development.
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Japan's Elderly Population Living Alone To Jump 47% By 2050: Research
The number of senior citizens living alone in Japan will likely jump 47% by 2050, a government-affiliated research institute said on Friday, underscoring the heavy burden the country's demographic change will exert on its social security system.
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Feeling Angry? Write Down Your Feelings And Shred The Paper To Calm Down, Researchers Say
On days when you feel like snapping at someone or screaming into a pillow, try writing your feelings on paper and then shredding or throwing them away to calm down. A study in Japan has found that this is an effective way to get rid of anger.
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Bitcoin Grabs Attention of World’s Largest Pension Fund Based in Japan
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is considering diversifying investment portfolios. The organisation is launching a research programme to study other potential investment assets like farmland, gold, Bitcoin among others.
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Japan To Soon Launch World's First Wooden Satellite: Know All About It
The satellite is being developed in an effort to test the viability of using biodegradable materials, like wood, as environmentally friendly substitutes for the metals that are currently used to construct all satellites.
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Japan's Fukushima Radioactive Debris Reaches Lab After Secret Robot Operation
A small amount of radioactive debris removed by a robot from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has arrived at a research lab near Tokyo, the plant operator said Tuesday, after a journey kept secret for safety reasons.
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
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Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline
A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...
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Japan Building 'Zeta-Class' Supercomputer, 1,000 Times Faster Than Today's Fastest Machines
This groundbreaking technology, expected to be operational by 2030, will be a significant step forward in AI development and scientific research.
-
Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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How India-Japan Education Conference Plans To Make An Impact
India-Japan Education Conference: The event will focus on student exchanges, scholarships, and research collaborations. It will also include cultural programs, workshops on innovation and technology, and networking opportunities.
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LignoSat: Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite In Fight Against Space Debris
Japanese researchers have developed LignoSat, a wooden satellite crafted from magnolia wood to combat space debris.
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Japan Offers Scholarships To Indian Students Pursuing Research, Check Details
Study In Japan: The scholarships are offered for the academic year 2025, with the application submission deadline set for May 3, 2024.
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Bharat Web3 Association Teams Up With Japan's JADA to Boost Sector Growth
India’s Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) has struck a partnership deal with the Japan ANICANA Dealers Association (JADA) will now work together to foray deeper into Web3-related research and development.
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Japan's Elderly Population Living Alone To Jump 47% By 2050: Research
The number of senior citizens living alone in Japan will likely jump 47% by 2050, a government-affiliated research institute said on Friday, underscoring the heavy burden the country's demographic change will exert on its social security system.
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Feeling Angry? Write Down Your Feelings And Shred The Paper To Calm Down, Researchers Say
On days when you feel like snapping at someone or screaming into a pillow, try writing your feelings on paper and then shredding or throwing them away to calm down. A study in Japan has found that this is an effective way to get rid of anger.
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Bitcoin Grabs Attention of World’s Largest Pension Fund Based in Japan
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is considering diversifying investment portfolios. The organisation is launching a research programme to study other potential investment assets like farmland, gold, Bitcoin among others.
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Japan To Soon Launch World's First Wooden Satellite: Know All About It
The satellite is being developed in an effort to test the viability of using biodegradable materials, like wood, as environmentally friendly substitutes for the metals that are currently used to construct all satellites.
