Cell-based meat is not exactly Kobe beef but a potentially sustainable alternative Amidst climate change and disruptive human activities pushing food security and sustainability over their limits, washoku — meaning Japanese food — may be a beacon of hope for many. Washoku is a familiar word in gastronomy. Whether wagyu (Japanese prime beef) qualifies as… Continue reading Cultivated Wagyu: The New Washoku
Researchers from the University of Tokyo in Japan and the University of Sydney in Australia have made an interesting discovery while evaluating the potential of a special type of zeolite to catalyze the conversion of methane into energy sources. Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas, about 30 times more effective at trapping heat from… Continue reading Transforming Methane into Energy Sources
Japan to Sizzle This Summer–El Niño Not All to Blame Planning a trip to Japan this July or August? A little precaution and preparation may be advised. As if Japan’s summer of 2023 was not hot enough, nudging the mercury nearly two degrees above average, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) hints we have another thing coming this… Continue reading Hot and Bothered
Scientists discovered the ancestral roots of modern Japanese people. Scientists have been studying the evolutionary history of humans for many years. They use fossil evidence, genetic data, archaeological artifacts, and so on to unravel the mysteries of our complex past. Through these efforts, they aim to gain a deeper understanding of our origins, our connections… Continue reading Ancestral Origins of Modern Japanese People Revealed
Researchers from the University of Tokyo in Japan and the University of Sydney in Australia have made an interesting discovery while evaluating the potential of a special type of zeolite to...
Cell-based meat is not exactly Kobe beef but a potentially sustainable alternativeAmidst climate change and disruptive human activities pushing food security and sustainability over the...
Scientists discovered the ancestral roots of modern Japanese people.Scientists have been studying the evolutionary history of humans for many years. They use fossil evidence, genetic da...
Japan to Sizzle This Summer--El Niño Not All to Blame Planning a trip to Japan this July or August? A little precaution and preparation may be advised. As if Japan's ...
Researchers from Nagoya University have used a special microscopy technique to unlock the secrets of one-to-one pollen tube guidance.Angiosperms, or flowering plants, sexually reproduce...
Researchers from Osaka University are creating 3D-printed Wagyu that blends traditional flavours, setting a new standard in high-end cuisine.What if the future of fine dining included d...
A study led by Waseda University and New York University reveals that increasing park density may reduce suicide rates.Tokyo's rapid urbanisation brings with it not just skyscrapers but...
Researchers from Gifu University investigate whether green tea can reduce colorectal cancer risk and discover complex implications.Green tea has been celebrated for centuries for its ab...