Kyushu University opened its Chikushi Campus to the public on May 10th, offering a hands-on experience of science to prospective students and local residents.
A groundbreaking project to develop the world’s first artificial satellite made of wood is underway in Kyoto, led by astronaut Takao Doi. The initiative is part of a broader push toward environmentally sustainable space exploration.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), made from used cooking oil and other waste materials, has been produced domestically in Japan for the first time and supplied to an aircraft.
The Nuclear Regulation Authority approved a draft review on April 30th confirming that safety measures at Hokkaido Electric Power’s Tomari Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 comply with the country’s updated safety standards. This effectively clears the unit for restart, making it the 18th reactor at 11 nuclear plants nationwide to pass the review under the new regulatory framework.
Vegetables that were destined for disposal are being given a new purpose as crayons that retain their natural colors and even a faint trace of their original scent.
One of the main attractions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the "flying car," experienced an unexpected malfunction, raising concerns about safety and delaying its return to operation.
What does it feel like to have Restless Legs Syndrome? From my own experience, it is like being buried in sand, with a deep, heavy ache that can only be relieved by moving the legs or through constant massage. Resisting the urge to move can trigger a sense of panic, similar to claustrophobia—just when all you want to do is sleep. It’s exhausting, often lasting through the night and into the early morning hours, sometimes even longer.
Organic fluorine compounds known as PFAS—suspected to be harmful to human health—have been detected at concentrations exceeding the national provisional target in rivers and groundwater at 242 sites across 22 prefectures, according to a government survey.