With the ongoing impact of climate change, extreme environmental events are becoming a growing concern. These events, both on land and in the marine realm, have significant implications for ecosystems and human populations. In the summer of 2021, the East Sea (Sea of Japan) experienced an anomalous marine heat wave characterized by record-breaking changes in
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The conversion of light into electricity, known as the photovoltaic effect, is a phenomenon that plays a crucial role in the functioning of solar cells. Traditionally, solar cells have consisted of two semiconductors with contrasting electron properties, resulting in high conversion efficiency. However, recent research has shed light on another photovoltaic effect – the bulk
Japan’s space exploration efforts have reached a critical milestone as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully entered the Moon’s orbit on Monday. This achievement brings Japan one step closer to its first successful lunar landing, which is expected to take place next month. With its innovative technology and ambitious mission objectives, SLIM aims
Infertility is often wrongly perceived as a female issue, when in reality, one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility. Recent research indicates that men experiencing infertility have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress. Additionally, they suffer from lower self-esteem and a worse quality of life compared to fertile men.
The recent shutdown of production lines at all four factories of Daihatsu, a unit of Toyota Motor Corp., has dealt a severe blow to the Japanese automaker. Transport ministry officials initiated an investigation into improper safety certifications, prompting Daihatsu to suspend vehicle shipments and production. This article delves into the far-reaching consequences of safety test
A recent study led by Dr. Rebecca Hamilton from the University of Sydney challenges the previous understanding of the Last Glacial Maximum’s (LGM) impact on South East Asia’s landscape. Contrary to the assumption of a dominant dry savannah, the research reveals a mosaic of diverse closed and open forest types during that period. This finding
Maintaining an active lifestyle has long been associated with improved heart health, and recent research suggests that the benefits extend well into adulthood. A study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that consistent physical activity during young adulthood plays a crucial role in preventing hypertension, also known as high
For over six decades, the joint US-Canadian military monitoring agency, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), has been delighting children around the world with its Christmas tradition of tracking Santa’s whereabouts. Born out of a fortuitous mistake in 1955, the Santa tracker has evolved into a 3-D, interactive website that allows users to join Santa
A new era of space exploration has begun, with the United States and China engaging in a heated “space race” that centers around Lagrange points. These points, named after Joseph-Louis Lagrange, refer to specific locations in interplanetary space where the gravitational pull of two celestial bodies achieves a delicate balance with the centripetal force required
Could the sweetened drinks we consume potentially be causing heightened anxiety? A new study conducted in 2022 on mice suggests that this may be a possibility worth exploring. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1981 and is commonly found in low-calorie foods and beverages. It
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center have successfully conducted flights of multiple drones beyond visual line of sight, without the need for a visual observer or pilot. This significant milestone in autonomous flight marks a crucial step towards the development of self-flying air taxis. With the support of the Federal Aviation
Excessive worry about one’s health, a condition commonly known as hypochondria, has long been perceived as trivial and even comical. However, a recent study conducted in Sweden has shed light on the serious implications that this mental health condition, now referred to as illness anxiety disorder (IAD), can have on an individual’s lifespan. Surprisingly, the