Japan to earmark $46bn to support investment in US, nuclear power
Economy Government to provide low-interest loans and guarantees in fiscal 2026 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and…
JAXA: H3, satellite likely reentered atmosphere within 4 hours of failed launch
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, says that the second stage of the eighth H3 rocket, and…
Over 7,000 teachers in Japan took mental health sick leave in 2024 academic year
Japan’s education ministry says 7,087 public school teachers took sick leave for depression and other mental health issues…
How W7-X achieves steady plasma
The Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) is the largest and most advanced stellarator in the world, and on its tenth…
Researchers reveal nuclear ‘island’ where magic numbers break down
Atomic nuclei are often described as orderly systems. Certain numbers of protons or neutrons, called magic numbers, usually…
Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect
A new Japanese law is going into effect that could loosen the dominance of tech giants over smartphone…
Japan and South Korea: Illegal gambling surges among teens
Teenagers in South Korea and Japan are learning the hard way about just how addictive gambling can be.…
How a long-life nuclear fuel will transform space travel
In 1977, two spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, launched toward the unknown. Nearly fifty years later, they…
Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview: Fact-checking his statements on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE
In his first “60 Minutes” interview in five years, President Donald Trump misled about his administration’s deportation strategy…
Japan eyes measures against foreigners who don’t pay pension, health insurance
Japan’s government is eyeing tougher measures against foreign residents who fall behind on public health insurance or pension…
China Reacts to Trump’s Nuclear Weapons Tests Order
China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump ordering the defense department to resume testing nuclear weapons “on…
Japanese astronaut gives online lecture about her training in US
A Japanese woman who was officially certified as an astronaut last year has given an online lecture about…