Energy & Environment

2024.10.07

NIFS and Kyoto University succeeded in acquiring two-dimensional images of auroras using a spectroscopic measurement system

2024.10.02

Enhancing the marine biodegradability of biodegradable plastic: Gunma University develops new technology

2024.10.02

Fostering industries for achieving fusion power generation — Development of three innovation centers at QST, NIFS, and Osaka University

2024.10.01

Professional weather application launched by a subsidiary of Shimadzu for a 3D overview of rainfall

2024.09.24

Future of Japan's manned deep-sea submersible in limbo

2024.09.20

Japan's plan to reuse decontaminated soil in Fukushima safe: IAEA

2024.09.17

Ehime University led group successfully improves accuracy of mass estimation of plastic particles in the environment

2024.09.10

Japan logs hottest summer on record for 2nd straight year

2024.09.03

World's first detection of lower ionospheric disturbances caused by resonance of Pekeris waves resulting from the Tongan volcanic eruption

2024.08.30

Japan-led zero emission forum agrees to decarbonize 3 key sectors

2024.08.28

Using microalgae to propel micromachines: The University of Tokyo develops new method to harness the movement of flagella

2024.08.27

Did crocodilians in the Cretaceous period feed on dinosaurs and turtles? Estimations made based on fossils discovered in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture

2024.08.23

Japan megabank to use solar panels on sheep farm to shave emissions

2024.08.20

Kagoshima University develops system to visualize the quantity of litter in cities using a smartphone app and AI

2024.08.16

Scorching summer brings demand for heatstroke insurance in Japan

2024.08.14

JAEA conducts investigation on immediate deformation after tunnel excavations — Estimation of ground pressure on rock mass

2024.08.14

Hiroshima University led group develops simplified seismic hazard-indexing for ground and structures

2024.08.08

Group led by the University of Tokyo develops device for simple measurement of CO₂ in concrete

2024.08.06

Expectations for improved reliability of seismic isolation structures through full-scale operation of the world's top-class full-scale testing machine — Dynamic performance certification system began in July

2024.08.05

Progress on the SDGs sits at 16%, Japan ranks 18th: A growing sense of crisis at international organizations over current situation

2024.07.23

Japan to mull setting target of 60-66% emissions cut by FY 2035

2024.07.23

Discovery of a new turbulent transition in fusion plasma through observation in large helical device — Kyushu University and the National Institute for Fusion Science seek a path to efficient reactor design

2024.07.19

The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) provides support through its Green Innovation Fund — Launches a floating offshore wind power demonstration project