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The entrepreneurs who continue to challenge themselves to change the world are now attracting even greater attention as they push into the unknown frontiers of quantum computing.

A research team from the Okinawa Churashima Foundation and the University of Tokyo has announced the discovery of a new coral species named Ryukyu Coral. The coral was collected in 2013 during a deep-sea survey off the east coast of Okinawa’s main island.

More than 100 carp and other fish were found dead in the outer moat of Osaka Castle on the morning of August 13th, in what experts believe was caused by a lack of oxygen in the water.

Astronaut Takoya Onishi, who had been on a long-term stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), successfully returned to Earth on August 10th at around 12:30 AM Japan time, when the SpaceX spacecraft "Crew Dragon," carrying Onishi and three other astronauts, descended using parachutes and splashed down off the coast of California.

A perfume that recreates the scent of a baby's head is drawing attention for its ability to evoke feelings of happiness.

Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with the nationwide average temperature exceeding the standard by 2.89°C, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking July temperatures, and the second straight month of record highs following June.

A demonstration flight of a "flying car" developed by SkyDrive was held on Thursday at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, ascending to a height of about four meters and hovered for approximately three minutes.

JR Central has unveiled its latest test vehicle for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, introducing the newly developed M10 train designed to reduce environmental impact and operating costs.