Research shows Northern Elephant Seals use whiskers to hunt prey underwater
Researchers at the National Institute of Polar Research and other affiliated institutions find Northern Elephant Seals u...
read moreResearchers develop finger robot with live skin
A research team at the University of Tokyo develops the world's first finger robot with live skin cultured from human sk...
read moreNovavax COVID-19 vaccine roll-out begins in Tokyo
Vaccinations using the COVID-19 vaccine developed by US bio-drug maker Novavax begin in Tokyo.
read moreAmino acids found in sand from asteroid Ryugu
Researchers find amino acids in sand samples brought to Earth from the asteroid Ryugu in 2020 by Japan's Hayabusa2 explo...
read moreFirst look at maglev station in Kanagawa Prefecture
A maglev station which is under construction in Kanagawa Prefecture is opened to the press for the first time.
read moreWeather agency to improve forecasts for heavy rain
The Japan Meteorological Agency will work on improving forecasts for heavy rain from linear precipitation belts in colla...
read moreSmartphone app for wheelchair users celebrates fifth anniversary
Smartphone app WheeLog! celebrates the fifth anniversary since its release at an event in Tokyo on May 28.
read moreModerna to seek approval for omicron vaccine in Japan this fall
Moderna’s CMO Paul Burton holds his first press conference in Japan, saying Moderna intends to seek approval for its new...
read moreResearchers capture image of Milky Way black hole
An international research team has succeeded for the first time in capturing an image of a black hole in the Milky Way g...
read moreJapan's first edible lab grown meat
A Japanese food company and Tokyo University co-develops the country's first edible lab-grown meat.
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