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8 Best Theme Parks In The World For A Magical Escape
Looking for the ultimate thrill? From fairy-tale castles to high-speed coasters, these top fun-filled theme parks in the world offer unforgettable experiences for every adventurer.
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Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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At Least 8 Injured In Hammer Attack At Japanese University
Eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Friday, with a 22-year-old student arrested at the scene, Japanese media said.
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Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say
According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...
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Scientists Created Solar-Powered Animal Cells by Combining Choloplasts From Algae and Hamster Cells
A team from the University of Tokyo has successfully created hybrid animal cells that can generate energy from sunlight. By integrating chloroplasts from the red algae Cyanidioschyzon merolae into Chinese hamster cells, the researchers demonstrated that these cells can sustain photosynthesis for up to 48 hours. This breakthrough could have signific...
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Japanese Scientists Use Collagen To Make Smiling Robots With "Living Skin"
Scientists in Japan give a new face to robots with a specially created collagen gel that resembles human skin tissue
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Metaverse in Education to Boom by 2031, India and China Projected as Beneficiaries: Report
InsightAce’s ‘Global Metaverse in Education Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report’, published recently, said that in the coming years, schools and colleges establishing their brands in the metaverse could become a trend. The boom in Internet adoption, 5G, Cryptocurrencies, Cloud services, as well as technologies like AI, VR, and AR are ...
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Cat Pain Detector: This AI-Powered App Can Detect if Your Cat Is in Pain
A tech firm and a university in Tokyo have teamed up to launch an AI-based app that can detect a cat's pain. Since its release last month, the app named "Cat Pain Detector" is said to have racked up 43,000 users, mostly in Japan but also in Europe and South America. It is already being used by some vets in Japan.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Wearable Robotic Arms to 'Unlock Creativity'
What would society look like if cyborg body parts were freely available for use like roadside rental bicycles? Masahiko Inami's team at the University of Tokyo have sought to find out by creating wearable robotic arms.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Robot Arms To "Unlock Creativity"
What would society look like if cyborg body parts were freely available for use like roadside rental bicycles? Masahiko Inami's team at the University of Tokyo have sought to find out by creating wearable robotic arms.
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Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Takes First Class As Visiting Professor At University Of Tokyo
Jack Ma was an English teacher before becoming one of China's most successful business figures.
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Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Takes Up Professor Role At Tokyo College
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma has been invited to be a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a new organization run by the University of Tokyo, the university said on Monday.
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Video: Rats Bop To The Beat And Like Music, Says Study
While rats were subjected to music played at various tempos, researchers observed the rats' head movements.
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Wharton Becomes First Ivy League School to Launch Programme on the Metaverse
In a first-of-its-kind certification program titled 'Business in the Metaverse Economy,' the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will offer business professionals a six-week crash course on topics like VR technologies and blockchain-based worlds.
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Study Programmes in Metaverse to Be Part of Tokyo University’s Curriculum
The University of Tokyo, or Todai, has decided to offer a list of tech-related study programs for students enrolled in high school as well as university level courses. The project will be set and monitored by Todai’s engineering vertical. The university is looking to make education accessible to everyone regardless of their genders, age, or resid...
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8 Best Theme Parks In The World For A Magical Escape
Looking for the ultimate thrill? From fairy-tale castles to high-speed coasters, these top fun-filled theme parks in the world offer unforgettable experiences for every adventurer.
-
Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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At Least 8 Injured In Hammer Attack At Japanese University
Eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Friday, with a 22-year-old student arrested at the scene, Japanese media said.
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Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say
According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...
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Scientists Created Solar-Powered Animal Cells by Combining Choloplasts From Algae and Hamster Cells
A team from the University of Tokyo has successfully created hybrid animal cells that can generate energy from sunlight. By integrating chloroplasts from the red algae Cyanidioschyzon merolae into Chinese hamster cells, the researchers demonstrated that these cells can sustain photosynthesis for up to 48 hours. This breakthrough could have signific...
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Japanese Scientists Use Collagen To Make Smiling Robots With "Living Skin"
Scientists in Japan give a new face to robots with a specially created collagen gel that resembles human skin tissue
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Metaverse in Education to Boom by 2031, India and China Projected as Beneficiaries: Report
InsightAce’s ‘Global Metaverse in Education Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report’, published recently, said that in the coming years, schools and colleges establishing their brands in the metaverse could become a trend. The boom in Internet adoption, 5G, Cryptocurrencies, Cloud services, as well as technologies like AI, VR, and AR are ...
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Cat Pain Detector: This AI-Powered App Can Detect if Your Cat Is in Pain
A tech firm and a university in Tokyo have teamed up to launch an AI-based app that can detect a cat's pain. Since its release last month, the app named "Cat Pain Detector" is said to have racked up 43,000 users, mostly in Japan but also in Europe and South America. It is already being used by some vets in Japan.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Wearable Robotic Arms to 'Unlock Creativity'
What would society look like if cyborg body parts were freely available for use like roadside rental bicycles? Masahiko Inami's team at the University of Tokyo have sought to find out by creating wearable robotic arms.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Robot Arms To "Unlock Creativity"
What would society look like if cyborg body parts were freely available for use like roadside rental bicycles? Masahiko Inami's team at the University of Tokyo have sought to find out by creating wearable robotic arms.
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Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Takes First Class As Visiting Professor At University Of Tokyo
Jack Ma was an English teacher before becoming one of China's most successful business figures.
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Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Takes Up Professor Role At Tokyo College
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma has been invited to be a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a new organization run by the University of Tokyo, the university said on Monday.
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Video: Rats Bop To The Beat And Like Music, Says Study
While rats were subjected to music played at various tempos, researchers observed the rats' head movements.
-
Wharton Becomes First Ivy League School to Launch Programme on the Metaverse
In a first-of-its-kind certification program titled 'Business in the Metaverse Economy,' the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will offer business professionals a six-week crash course on topics like VR technologies and blockchain-based worlds.
-
Study Programmes in Metaverse to Be Part of Tokyo University’s Curriculum
The University of Tokyo, or Todai, has decided to offer a list of tech-related study programs for students enrolled in high school as well as university level courses. The project will be set and monitored by Todai’s engineering vertical. The university is looking to make education accessible to everyone regardless of their genders, age, or resid...
