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Ispace Gears Up for Second Lunar Lander Deployment

January 10, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Japanese space startup Ispace is on the verge of launching its second lunar lander, named Resilience, as part of its ongoing efforts in private space exploration. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday and aims to mark a significant achievement in the field.The Resilience lander will be part of Ispace's Mission 2, which is included in the Hakuto-R program. It is set to take off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The scheduled launch time is 1:11 a.m. EST (3:11 p.m. JST).This mission is an integral component of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services...

Japan Records 2024 as Its Hottest Year Ever

January 6, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Japan's Meteorological Agency announced on January 6, 2025, that the nation experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, aligning with global trends exacerbated by increasing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This alarming statistic is part of a wider pattern observed worldwide, where the United Nations weather and climate agency has indicated that 2024 is likely the warmest year ever documented. The data reveals that average temperatures across Japan from January to December 2024 were 1.48 degrees Celsius above the average recorded from 1991 to 2020. This rise in temperature...

Innovative Medical and AI Technologies to Feature at Osaka World Expo

January 2, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Osaka - The upcoming World Exposition in Osaka is set to highlight cutting-edge advancements in medical and artificial intelligence technologies. Scheduled to commence on April 13, the event will take place on Yumeshima, a man-made island, and will feature participation from approximately 160 nations and regions. As countries showcase their unique cultures and strengthen economic ties with Japan, the expo offers a platform for innovative companies and individuals to present their latest technological developments. This year's focus on health and AI is particularly timely, reflecting global...

Japanese Icebreaker Shirase Successfully Arrives at Showa Station in Antarctica

January 2, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase has successfully docked at Showa Station, the nation's research facility in Antarctica. The vessel reached the station, located near East Ongul Island, at approximately 9:44 a.m. local time on Tuesday. The journey commenced on November 20, 2024, from the Yokosuka base of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force in Kanagawa Prefecture, and lasted around 40 days. Upon arrival, operations commenced to transport essential supplies and fuel from the Shirase to the research base using snowmobiles. Prior to the Shirase's docking, some members of the 66th Antarctic...

Study Reveals Audience Influence on Chimpanzee Problem Solving

January 1, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Recent research conducted by scientists at Kyoto University and Akita Prefectural University has shown that chimpanzees exhibit improved problem-solving abilities when they are observed by familiar individuals, such as researchers. This study, published in the scientific journal iScience, highlights the complexities of the audience effect--a behavioral phenomenon where the presence of others influences an individual's performance. The research team monitored six chimpanzees at the Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior at Kyoto University over a six-year period. The chimpanzees...

Cosmic Origins of Complex Organic Molecules Unveiled

December 22, 2024 • 12:00 AM

Recent studies indicate that the cosmos is rich in complex organic molecules, essential components for understanding the origins of life. The European Space Agency's Rosetta probe, which examined the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko over a two-year mission, provided significant insights into the presence of these molecules in space. Organic molecules, defined as compounds containing carbon, are abundant not only on Earth but also throughout the universe. Their structure allows carbon atoms to create stable chains, forming the backbone of various biological compounds. The findings from Rosetta...

The Environmental Impact of Generative AI: A Growing Concern

December 19, 2024 • 12:00 AM

In recent years, the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change has raised significant concerns within the scientific community and beyond. As we approach 2025, the implications of AI on the environment are becoming increasingly evident, particularly highlighted by extreme weather events and the energy consumption associated with AI technologies. The summer of 2024 marked a record-breaking period for global temperatures, intensifying discussions around climate change. This unprecedented heatwave coincided with major tech companies, including Microsoft and...

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