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Minister commissions FERMA’s N3.6bn road maintenance equipment donated by Japanesse govt
The Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Mohammad Goronyo, at the weekend officially commissioned a suite of advanced road construction and maintenance equipment donated by the Government of Japan under its Grant Aid Programme. The event...

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 21-27
An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Friday, July 25 at 8:00 a.m. and earned a 17.0% rating. A separate episode...

More Japan livestock get online checkups amid vet shortage
SAPPORO – Online medical examinations for livestock are becoming more common, particularly in Hokkaido, and part of the reason is due to a shortage of large animal veterinarians. As veterinarians in Hokkaido sometimes need to travel hundreds of...

Japan records hottest July in history as heatwaves intensify
TOKYO: Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further “severe heat” in the month ahead. Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent the world over because of...

Kia PV5 Tech Day: technology for limitless mobility
-Kia PV5 utilizes Hyundai Motor Group’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture, the Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S), to optimize space and safetyاضافة اعلان -Flexible Body System enables up to 16 variants through a...

QS Best Student Cities in Asia 2026: Seoul and Tokyo Top the List
Seoul takes the top spot, and Tokyo comes in second in Asia in the QS Best Student Cities 2026 ranking. These Asian cities excel in education, job opportunities, and student satisfaction! 16 Image Credit : Freepik Asian Education Hub: Seoul...
Larsen & Toubro Share Price Target at Rs 4,135: LKP Research
LKP Research has issued a “BUY” recommendation for infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T), underscoring a 12-month price target of Rs 4,135 per share—a potential 13% upside from current levels. The call is grounded in L&T’s dynamic execution,...

Hamamatsu-Born Technology Used for Fly Control in Palau; Company Wants to Develop ‘Fruit Fly Forecast’
The Yomiuri Shimbun Akinori Tsuchiya, who aims to develop a “fruit fly forecast,” points to a monitor. By Kazuya Nakajima / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 14:23 JST, August 3, 2025 A technology for quality inspection developed by a Hamamatsu-based...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Big Decision Makes Femke Bol’s Path Easier for Tokyo Worlds
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone never intended to stay comfortable. In a move that continues to jolt the track and field world, the Olympic champion has shifted her focus away from the event she has ruled for nearly a decade. Long before stepping onto...
Science AFP SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with International Space Station
An international team of four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked Saturday with the orbiting International Space Station (ISS). "Docking confirmed!", SpaceX posted on social media, along with a video showing the spacecraft making...
More livestock in Japan undergo online medical exams due to vet shortage
SAPPORO – Online medical examinations for livestock are becoming more common, particularly in Hokkaido, and part of the reason is due to a shortage of large animal veterinarians. As veterinarians in Hokkaido sometimes need to travel hundreds of...

Japan Begins Human Trials of Universal Artificial Blood
Japan has begun testing a universal artificial blood in human volunteers, a project led by Professor Hiromi Sakai’s team at Nara Medical University. According to Newsweek, the first doses were administered in March. The synthetic blood, designed...

Texting in the 90's - Japan's Retro-Futuristic Phone Culture
The latter half of the 20th century was instrumental in cementing Japan as a technological superpower. From cameras to cars they were ahead of the curve in every category, however they stood out in one area in particular: Phones. Japanese phone...
Science Associated Press SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, making the trip in a quick 15 hours. The four U.S., Russian and Japanese astronauts pulled up in their SpaceX capsule after launching from...

India becomes world’s third-largest solar power producer, surpasses Japan
India has officially overtaken Japan to secure the third spot globally in solar energy generation, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced on Thursday. According to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency...

Quantum Computing News: Japan’s $335 Million Bet and New Milestones Signal Sector Growth
It’s time for another recap of the Quantum computing developments from the last week. We continue to witness grand efforts in expanding quantum systems across public and private sectors, with Japan, Canada, Israel, and Singapore making new moves...
Science Associated Press Finance SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered a...

Japan experiences hottest July in history
Japan experienced its hottest July since records began in 1898, the country's weather agency said, warning of more "extreme heat" next month. Scientists say heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent across the globe due to man-made climate...

Japan sweats through hottest July on record
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further "severe heat" in the month ahead. Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent the world over because of human-caused...

Japan sweats through hottest July on record
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further "severe heat" in the month ahead. Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent the world over because of human-caused...