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Japan's Ambitious Plan to Build a Solar Ring on the Moon for Endless Clean Energy

Japan's Ambitious Plan to Build a Solar Ring on the Moon for Endless Clean Energy

Japan is exploring an ambitious project to construct a solar ring around the Moon's equator, known as the Luna Ring, to provide continuous clean energy to Earth. This concept, proposed by the Shimizu Corporation, involves a 6,800-mile belt of solar panels that would generate uninterrupted solar power, overcoming the limitations of terrestrial solar farms that are affected by weather and nightfall. The Luna Ring would convert sunlight into electricity, which would then be transmitted to Earth via microwave beams and high-energy lasers. This project gained attention following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, which heightened Japan's interest in alternative energy sources. The proposal suggests using lunar resources and tele-operated robots for construction, minimizing the need to transport materials from Earth.
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Game #9 GameThread: Jays @ White Sox

Game #9 GameThread: Jays @ White Sox

The last of our three-game series with the White Sox. I am in Nagasaki, Japan today. This is going be one of those heavy days that we sometimes get on holidays. The US dropped an A-bomb on the city near the end of the Second World War. We have been to a few of these […]
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Japanese Fruit Sarunashi Shows Potential in Preventing Lung Cancer in Mice

Japanese Fruit Sarunashi Shows Potential in Preventing Lung Cancer in Mice

Researchers at Okayama University have identified a small Japanese fruit, Sarunashi (Actinidia arguta), also known as the kiwiberry, as a potential agent in preventing lung cancer. In a study published in the journal Genes and Environment, the fruit's juice was found to reduce lung tumor formation in mice exposed to NNK, a carcinogen related to tobacco. The juice also decreased the number of tumor nodules in the lungs, and its compound isoquercetin demonstrated protective effects. The study suggests that Sarunashi juice may interfere with the initiation and growth of cancer by reducing DNA damage and supporting DNA repair mechanisms. While these findings are promising, clinical trials are necessary to confirm the fruit's efficacy in humans.
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Aging Cherry Blossom Trees in Tokyo Raise Safety Concerns

Aging Cherry Blossom Trees in Tokyo Raise Safety Concerns

In Tokyo, the collapse of aging Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees has raised safety concerns during the popular viewing season. Many of these trees, planted during Japan's postwar period, are now over 60 years old and showing signs of deterioration. Recent incidents have prompted officials to conduct health checks and implement temporary safety measures in parks, although some trees have fallen without warning signs.
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Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas Launch First SMART Augmented Ship in New Series

Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas Launch First SMART Augmented Ship in New Series

Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas Launch First SMART Augmented Ship in New Series
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Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas Launch First SMART 'Augmented Ship' in New Series

Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas Launch First SMART 'Augmented Ship' in New Series

Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas Launch First SMART 'Augmented Ship' in New Series
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French and Japanese Vessels Navigate Hormuz Strait Amid Ongoing Conflict

French and Japanese Vessels Navigate Hormuz Strait Amid Ongoing Conflict

A French-owned container ship and a Japanese LNG tanker have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking significant developments amid the ongoing conflict that has effectively blocked the waterway. The French vessel, owned by CMA CGM, and the Japanese tanker, co-owned by Mitsui OSK Lines, are among the few non-Iranian ships to navigate the strait since hostilities began. The passage of these vessels is notable as the strait is a critical route for global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. The conflict has led to a significant reduction in vessel traffic, impacting global fuel prices. French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized diplomatic efforts over military action to ensure the reopening of the strait.
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Microsoft invertirá USD 10.000 millones en centros de datos en Japón

Microsoft invertirá USD 10.000 millones en centros de datos en Japón

Microsoft anunció este viernes que invertirá 10.000 millones de dólares en Japón durante los próximos cuatro años para construir centros de datos dedicados a la inteligencia artificial (IA) y a infraestructuras relacionadas.
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ACLEDA Bank and Mastercard Enhance Cross-Border Payments for Cambodian Customers

ACLEDA Bank and Mastercard Enhance Cross-Border Payments for Cambodian Customers

ACLEDA Bank and Mastercard Enhance Cross-Border Payments for Cambodian Customers
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The Latest: Iran launches missiles at Israel and Gulf states as explosions heard around Tehran

The Latest: Iran launches missiles at Israel and Gulf states as explosions heard around Tehran

Iran fired missiles at Israel and some Gulf nations while explosions could be heard around Tehran and the central Iranian city of Isfahan
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GCAP Secures Major Contract for Sixth-Generation Fighter Development

GCAP Secures Major Contract for Sixth-Generation Fighter Development

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a collaborative effort between Italy, Japan, and the UK, has secured a significant contract valued at £686 million ($904 million) to advance the development of a sixth-generation combat aircraft. The contract, awarded to Edgewing, marks a pivotal step in the trilateral partnership's efforts to accelerate the design and engineering activities necessary for the aircraft's development. The GCAP aims to deliver this advanced fighter jet by 2035. This contract represents a shift from previous individual nation awards to a fully integrated international program, as noted by GCAP Agency chief executive Masami Oka. Edgewing, a joint venture established in June 2025 by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement, is tasked with leading the industrial efforts to meet the program's milestones.