Posted May 05, 2008 at 12:33PM by Isaac C. Listed in: Medical Devices Tags: Japan
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The World's First Bionic Sea Creature: Winter the Dolphin - Image 1Prosthetics for humans are common. Prosthetics for animals aren't as common, but they're not unheard of - but prosthetics for sea creatures are a different matter. At least, this is the first time we've heard of a prosthetic tail. Meet Winter, the world's first bionic dolphin. Details in the full article.

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Posted Apr 16, 2008 at 10:27AM by Glen D. Listed in: Astronomy Tags: Japan, black hole, Milky Way, galaxy, Kyoto University
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black holes - Image 1In just about every galaxy known to man, the most common feature in them is that they all have a monstrous centerpiece: a massive black hole. For some reason, Milky Way's own Sagittarius A* seems dormant, but Japanese observers say it wasn't always this way. The full story follows after the jump.

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Posted Apr 01, 2008 at 02:58AM by Ryan A. Listed in: Diseases Tags: Japan
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Scientists create molecule that reverses liver cirrhosis in rats - Image 1A team of scientists from Japan has created a molecule that is highly capable of reversing liver cirrhosis. It was first tested on rats and have been proven to be effective. The trick now is making it into a drug suitable for humans. Read the full article after the jump!

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Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 11:13AM by Charles D. Listed in: International Space Station, Space Missions Tags: Japan, NASA, International Space Station, Space Shuttle, Shuttle
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Logo of the NASA space agency - Image 1Around 400 kilometers above us, the Endeavour space shuttle has beamed a new image of its recent spacewalk mission involving the installation of the tool change out mechanisms of the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator robotic arm (a.k.a Dextre) on the International Space Station. You can view the image by clicking on the "read more" link below.

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Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 06:50AM by David T. Listed in: Nanotechnology Tags: Japan, jaxa, International Space Station, Takai Doi
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Standard issue male underwear - Image 1One of the simplest pleasures of life is having clean underwear. Unfortunately, that may not always be available depending on conditions, so the next best thing would be stench-free underwear. Speaking of which, a Japanese astronaut by the name of Takai Doi has been field testing some high tech undies...

If you smell news, so do we. Turn to the full article after the jump for more info on this revolutionary intimate apparel.

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Posted Feb 27, 2008 at 12:34PM by Charles D. Listed in: Natural Disasters Tags: Japan, North America, Supercomputer, San Diego, Indonesia
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Sumatra-Andeman tsunami event in Indonesia last 2004 - Image 1So what's to say that the next major tsunami event doesn't befall the Pacific Northwestern region this time? Researchers from the San Diego State University are currently looking into a study which will simulate the next "megathrust" disaster event by running several scenarios through the San Diego Supercomputer Center's DataStar supercomputer. You can find out more about the results of this study by reading the full article.

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Posted Feb 27, 2008 at 03:33AM by Jay P. Listed in: Alternative Energy Tags: Japan, solar power, global warming, solar panels, Sharp Corporation, Tokyo Electron Ltd
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Sharp, others to produce storage battery for home solar systems - Image 1It looks like Sharp is well on its way to developing technology for solar-powered homes. They have plans to produce storage batteries for solar power systems of homes along with two other companies, Daiwa House Industry Co. and Nippon Printing Co. Find out more after the jump!

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Posted Feb 20, 2008 at 03:01AM by Jay P. Listed in: Animals and Wildlife, Oceans Tags: Japan, Australia, Antarctica, France
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Mysterious creatures found on Antarctica's seabed - Image 1Australia's Aurora Australis, a marine science research vessel, recent came back from its trip from Antarctica. Dr. Martin Riddle, leader of the voyage, said that their expedition was able to uncover the rich and complex marine life in the previously unknown environment. Find out what they discovered in the full article.

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Posted Feb 03, 2008 at 05:03AM by Victor B. Listed in: Plants and Agriculture Tags: Japan, New Zealand
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Onions that won't make people cry - Image 1Definitely a breakthrough for the modern cook here. Scientists in New Zealand and Japan were able to develop an onion that doesn't cause people to end up in tears. Using biotechnology, the scientists involved were able to switch off the gene behind the enzyme that made people cry.

More on this scientific breakthrough after the jump!

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Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 03:54AM by Ryan A. Listed in: Animals and Wildlife, Environmental Campaigns, Engineering Tags: Japan, Australia, Greenpeace
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Flying robots to aid scientists save Australian humpback whales - Image 1It is really nice to know that current technologies are also being used to save Earth rather than help destroy it. For example, flying robots are being utilized by scientists to save the humpback whales.

This move was actually prompted by Japan's policy of killing whales for research and studies. Australia, now, is trying to determine the exact count of the said animals that migrated in its territory. More on this after the jump!

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