Research institutes around the world analyzing the asteroid’s sand samples have found more than 20 kinds of amino acids, the building blocks of life.
In an emotional speech at the award ceremony, novelist Touma Aisaka laments the current situation in Ukraine.
Found in Earth’s solar system, the imaging is expected to lead to new understandings of black holes, galaxies, and the laws of physics in space.
With donations of cat lovers pushing him forward, Dr. Toru Miyazaki is working to fulfill the hopes of healing the kidney disease felines commonly suffer.
As one publishing affiliate states, “There are many who appreciate the unique quirkiness and humor of Japanese women writers.”
A politician who disliked foreigners but pro-immigration, won Japan’s top literary prize at 23, was involved in over 40 films, chased the Loch Ness monster ...
iPS cells are moving from clinical trialsーeye disease, Parkinson’s disease, heart failure, cancer, spinal cord injuriesーto the stage of practical application.
Medical science is advancing with research pioneered at Hokkaido University on super bots capable of swimming in blood to deliver medicine and perform other microscopic tasks.
iPS cells bring hope for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, but China and the US are ahead in bringing Japan’s discovery to practical use.
Sparing a thought for medical workers during these challenging times, the Emperor mentioned themes ranging from the Tokyo Olympics, climate change and niece Mako’s marriage.
“Even if there is an X factor, it will still be necessary to get vaccinated, wear masks, and avoid crowded places” ー Dr. Masayuki Miyasaka, Osaka...
A molecule discovered by a Japanese scientist in soil from a golf course, and developed by Merck, has since helped millions of people fight a variety...