Scientists in Japan have found that atomic steps one atom high can direct quantum vortices in ultrathin superconductors, making them move over 1,000 times more easily in one direction.
A new international study reveals that a massive volcanic eruption 7,300 years ago in Japan led to a complex mix of population decline, migration, and growth, challenging previous assumptions of uniform devastation.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) MMX mission lifted off to collect at least 10 grams of material from Mars' moon Phobos, aiming for a 2031 Earth return.
Saijo Deputy Mayor Akihiro Nabae died on October 17, 2026, after being crushed by a 5.3-meter-tall, 2-3 metric ton festival float during the annual Saijo Festival.