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Researchers discovered that parasitic ant queens manipulate host colonies to kill their own queens through chemical means.
The study shows how this triggers defensive behavior among worker ants, leading to the takeover by the parasitic queen.
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HideyoHanazumi
Hideyo Hanazumi
, Governor of Niigata Prefecture, confirmed support for a partial restart of the
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa
nuclear power plant, the world's largest, which aims to resume operations after the 2011 Fukushima...
12h
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SanaeTakaichi
Japan's Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi
warned of a potential Chinese military attack or blockade on Taiwan and indicated that Japan might respond militarily under collective defense laws. China swiftly retaliated by...
14h
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ArtificialIntelligence
Asian and European stock markets experienced significant declines amid concerns of an AI stock bubble and economic uncertainties. South Korea's
KOSPI
dropped 3.8% with notable losses in
Samsung Electronics
and
SK Hynix
...
15h
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ShinyaAdachi
A massive fire broke out in the
Saganoseki
district of
Oita City
, Japan, causing widespread destruction in a densely populated area near the fishing port. At least 170 buildings were destroyed and another 130 damaged,...
Wed
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CurrentBiology
Researchers discovered that parasitic ant queens manipulate host colonies to kill their own queens through chemical means. The study shows how this triggers defensive behavior among worker ants, leading to the takeover...
Mon
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SatsukiKatayama
Japan's economy contracted by 0.4% in the last quarter, marking its first decline in six quarters. Finance Minister
Satsuki Katayama
expressed concern over the depreciation of the yen, which recently broke through the...
Mon
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SanaeTakaichi
Japanese Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi
stated Japan might respond militarily if China invades Taiwan, marking a shift from strategic ambiguity. China retaliated by summoning Japan's ambassador and issuing a travel...
Sun
/Wed
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SanaeTakaichi
Recent developments in
East Asia
involve escalating tensions among China, Japan, and Taiwan, with increased military actions and diplomatic disputes. Japan's Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi
warned that Japan might respond...
13 Nov
/Sun
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Kano
Kano
, a 32-year-old woman, gained media attention after marrying her AI partner,
Lune Klaus
, whom she created using
ChatGPT
. The mixed-reality ceremony took place in Okayama, featuring
Kano
in VR glasses while...
12 Nov
/Sun
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LinTao
Sony
's CFO
Lin Tao
indicated that the
PlayStation
5 (
PS5
) is only halfway through its life cycle, suggesting that the
PlayStation
6 (
PS6
) might not launch until 2028 or 2029. His comments imply a potential delay in the...
12 Nov
/Sun
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IsseyMiyake
Apple
launched the iPhone Pocket, a limited edition accessory designed in collaboration with Japanese designer
Issey Miyake
. The product, available in long and short strap versions at prices of $229.95 and $149.95...
11 Nov
/Sun
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TatsuyaNakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
, the renowned Japanese actor, passed away in Tokyo at the age of 92 due to pneumonia. His death was confirmed by
Mumeijuku
, the acting school and theater company he founded with his wife, Yasuko...
11 Nov
/Sun
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Sony
Sony
Group reported a 7% year-over-year increase in second-quarter operating profit, reaching 311 billion yen ($2 billion) for the July-September period. The company announced a significant share buyback of up to 100...
11 Nov
/Sun
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Mitsubishi
Japan has significantly increased its financial investments in European tech startups since the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement took effect, with Japanese venture capital firms investing over €33 billion in...
10 Nov
/Sun
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SanaeTakaichi
Sanae Takaichi
warned that a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. China's Foreign Ministry condemned her statements, asserting that Taiwan is an integral part of...
10 Nov
/Sun