This Smart Face Mask From Japan Translates Your Speech While You Talk
With the world continuing to grapple with COVID-19, it seems likely that face masks are here to stay…
japan
9 posts
Waver Drones: Preventing Collapsed Bridges by Inspecting Ageing Infrastructure
In 2011, floods in Niigata and Fukushima, Japan, wreaked havoc on the bridges along the Tadami River. In…
The Enchanting Life of Japanese Pop Artist Yayoi Kusama
You may not recognise the name Yayoi Kusama. But you may well recognise her artwork, which has had…
This Cartoon is Saving Animal Lives in Japan
When is a cartoon more than just a cartoon? Maybe, as researchers at the University of Tokyo have…
Toshiba Device Can Diagnose 13 Types of Cancer From a Drop of Blood
Japanese electrical company Toshiba says it has developed technology to detect 13 types of cancer from a drop…
Microsoft Execs Discover Four-Day Week Boosts Productivity
Big Tech has a reputation for pushing their workers to the absolute limit — or, at the very…
Super Mario Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Enters Cultural Hall of Fame
Super Mario. Donkey Kong. The Legend of Zelda. Star Fox, F-Zero and Pikmin. Video game maker Shigeru Miyamoto…
Researchers in Japan Develop Safer Breast Cancer Tests
Breast cancer is like any cancer: the earlier a tumour is caught, the greater the chance of survival.…
The Importance of the Sangubashi Curve
The Sangubashi curve, a notorious stretch of road on one of Greater Tokyo’s Shuto Expressways, was for years…