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Primates Fear Snakes Due To Scales, Not Movement: Japan Study
Primates, including humans, instinctively fear snakes due to their scales rather than their slithering movements.
By The Financial District
Jan 101 min read


Japan's Most Ancient "Human Fossils" Are From A Bear: Researchers
What were once considered the oldest human fossils found in Japan, known as the "Ushikawa man," have been identified as the bones of a bear.
By The Financial District
Jan 91 min read


ASML Claims China’s Chip Industry Lags 15 Years Behind The West
Chinese tech firms have faced increasing challenges since the U.S. began restricting access to advanced semiconductor technologies in 2020.
By The Financial District
Jan 72 min read


Chimps Solve Complex Problems Better When Watched By Audience: Study
Chimpanzees perform better at solving complex tasks when they are being observed by individuals familiar to them.
By The Financial District
Jan 71 min read


Study Suggests Estrogen May Trigger Binge Drinking
A woman’s binge drinking might be influenced by her hormones.
By The Financial District
Jan 71 min read


Major Oil Spill Threatens Crimea’s Coastline
A massive oil spill from Russian tankers has prompted a regional emergency in Sevastopol, Crimea’s largest city.
By The Financial District
Jan 71 min read


World Population To Reach 8.09 Billion On New Year’s Day After 71 Million Increase In 2024
The world population grew by more than 71 million people in 2024, reaching an estimated 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day.
By The Financial District
Jan 61 min read


Frédéric Brochet is One Of The Winemakers Now Working On Alcohol-Free Bottles
In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unspeakable has become drinkable: wine without alcohol has arrived.
By The Financial District
Jan 21 min read


Japanese Researchers Identify Basil Compound That Inhibits COVID-19 Spread
A Japanese research team has discovered a compound in Holy Basil that inhibits coronavirus proliferation, potentially paving the way for a..
By The Financial District
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Toho Studios Adopts Hydrogen Power, A First For Japan
Toho Studios, famed for its Godzilla films, has become the first company in Japan to commercially use hydrogen-fired electricity.
By The Financial District
Dec 26, 20241 min read


U.S. Egg Industry Moves To End Male Chick Culling With New Technology
The U.S. egg industry kills approximately 350 million male chicks annually because they cannot lay eggs and hold little monetary value.
By The Financial District
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Japan Brewer To Create First Space Sake, Priced At ¥100 Million
Japanese sake maker Asahi Shuzo Co., famous for its Dassai brand, announced plans to create sake in space, with a single 100-milliliter...
By The Financial District
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Google Claims Its Quantum Chip Proves Multiple Universes "Exist"
Google recently unveiled Willow, its latest quantum computing chip, which boasts groundbreaking speed and reliability.
By The Financial District
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Brazilian Beef And Leather Firms Fail To Address Deforestation
A new report has found that around 80% of Brazil’s leading beef and cow leather companies, along with their financiers, have not made...
By The Financial District
Dec 16, 20241 min read


2024 Set to Be The Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Confirm
Global temperatures in 2024 have exceeded critical thresholds, making it the hottest year since records began and the first to surpass...
By The Financial District
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Google Claims Breakthrough In Quantum Computing With New Chip
Google has announced that it has solved a long-standing quantum computing challenge using its new-generation chip, Willow.
By The Financial District
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Chinese Firms Resist Adopting Domestic Semiconductor Solutions
Chinese companies are hesitant to adopt domestically produced chips despite extensive government-backed localization efforts.
By The Financial District
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Japan Plans Next-Gen Solar Power Equal To 20 Nuclear Reactors By 2040
Japan is aiming to generate approximately 20 gigawatts of electricity—equivalent to the output of 20 nuclear reactors—using innovative...
By The Financial District
Dec 7, 20241 min read


UN Calls For $2.6 Trillion Investment To Reverse Land Degradation
Restoring the world's degraded land and halting desertification will require at least $2.6 trillion in investment by the end of the decade.
By The Financial District
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Canadian Expert Warns Firms About Deepfake Threats
Deepfake technology poses a significant threat to organizations' finances and reputations.
By The Financial District
Nov 28, 20241 min read


COP29 Secures Carbon Credit Deal In Azerbaijan
Negotiators at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan finalized a carbon credit agreement after nearly a decade of deliberations.
By The Financial District
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Microsoft Highlights AI Advancements With New Copilot Features
Microsoft unveiled significant updates to its cloud and AI offerings during its Ignite conference in Chicago.
By The Financial District
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Cheap Fix Floated For Jet Contrail’s Harm On Climate
The climate-damaging vapors left behind by jet planes could be addressed with a low-cost solution.
By The Financial District
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Climate Change Is A Shadow "Financial Crisis" Costing The World $2 Trillion
A new report warns about the economic impact of climate change and natural disasters, estimating that their total damage has risen into...
By The Financial District
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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