Dark matter remains one of the universe's biggest mysteries. It's invisible, yet scientists believe it makes up a huge part of galaxies. The idea is that to make sense of what we see in space, there must be a lot of unseen matter out there. We know it's there because of its gravitational pull, but seeing it directly has been a challenge. Recently, a Japanese scienti...
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, wrote to the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, about ...
In 2025, video games proved that human creativity still trumps artificial intelligence. Despite layoffs and industry struggles, game developers delivered unforgettable experiences. The year saw the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2, a fantastic console that, however, lacked a must-have game. But the real surprise was a game that appeared out of nowhere, captivating play...
In the vast Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine might look like any other barren landscape, but it holds a crucial piece of America's past and future. This mine was once the world's top supplier of rare earth elements, essential for modern tech and military tech. Back in the 1980s, it provided nearly two-thirds of the global demand for these vital materials. Howeve...
RBC, a major bank, is in hot water. A former employee, Jennifer Caruso-Jones, has accused the bank of creating a "boys' club" atmosphere. She says this led to unfair treatment of women, including lower pay and fewer promotions. The issue came to light when Jennifer filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan court. She worked at RBC for over 13 years. During this time, she claim...
China has strongly criticized Japan's decision to place missiles on an island close to Taiwan. This move has added fuel to the fire in an already heated diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Japan's Prime Minister recently suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response from Japan. China did not take this lightly. The Chinese forei...
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...
A 69-year-old Japanese man faced a strange problem. He couldn't recognize faces, simple drawings, or even read and write Kanji characters. This happened after a part of his brain, the right fusiform gyrus and occipitotemporal lobe, didn't get enough blood. It's like his brain's picture and word library got messed up. Interestingly, he could still name real objects a...
In a recent turn of events, a Japanese spokesperson dismissed China's accusations as groundless. The dispute centers around a letter China sent to the United Nations, claiming that Japan's Prime Minister has shifted the country's stance on Taiwan. This is not just about words; it's about actions and the potential consequences. China's letter warned of strong self-de...
China has escalated its conflict with Japan over Taiwan by bringing the issue to the United Nations. China's U. N. Ambassador, Fu Cong, accused Japan of threatening to interfere militarily in Taiwan's affairs. He warned that any such move would be seen as an act of aggression and vowed to defend China's sovereignty. The dispute began when Japanese Prime Minister San...