World's first app to study IBS developed

World's first app to study IBS developed

Developers hope the world's first app designed to study irritable bowel syndrome sheds light on the mechanism behind str...

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Kusatsu eruption caused by steam: experts

Kusatsu eruption caused by steam: experts

The volcanic eruption near a ski resort in central Japan was caused by water coming into contact with magma, experts say...

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Hakuto to continue despite XPRIZE cancellation

Hakuto to continue despite XPRIZE cancellation

Developers of Japan's first civilian lunar lander say they'll continue work despite cancellation of Google's Lunar XPRIZ...

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Interstellar Technologies displays MOMO 2

Interstellar Technologies displays MOMO 2

A venture capital firm aiming to put Japan's first civilian rocket in space shows off its new MOMO 2.

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Kyoto U. stem cell researcher fabricated results

Kyoto U. stem cell researcher fabricated results

Kyoto University says a researcher at its iPS stem cell institute engaged in fabrication and falsification.

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'Chameleon Code' could reshape modern life

'Chameleon Code' could reshape modern life

A next-generation bar code called "Chameleon Code" has the potential to reshape everything from schools to manufacturing...

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New app aims to cut food waste

New app aims to cut food waste

New app "Eco Buy" aims to reduce food waste in Tokyo by allowing customers to buy products near expiry in exchange for p...

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To the moon and beyond

To the moon and beyond

With the space economy heating up, private enterprises are eyeing the moon as a potential cash-cow.

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Aorora-like rocket trail entrances Kyushu

Aorora-like rocket trail entrances Kyushu

A luminescent contrail left by a rocket bedazzles people in southwest Japan.

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Softbank mulls listing mobile phone unit

Softbank mulls listing mobile phone unit

Japan telecommunications giant SoftBank considers an initial public offering of its mobile phone subsidiary.

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