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Japanese architectural trends reflect unique realities, scholar says

Japanese architectural trends reflect unique realities, scholar says

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- When Japan was hit with a major economic downturn in the 1990s, it affected architectural and construction practices in Japan. Those seeking lessons applicable to related industry practices ...





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A Masunaga Optical employee displays the blinking "Wink Glasses"

New Japanese glasses bring tears to the eyes

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (9) | comments 0

The Japanese eyewear company behind Sarah Palin's designer glasses has come up with a high-tech solution for obsessive video-gamers and bookworms whose eyes dry out from lack of blinking.


Japanese robot

Japanese Store Selling Custom-Made Robots That Look Like Their Owners

Electronics / Robotics

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (10) | comments 5

(PhysOrg.com) -- Department store competition is fierce in Japan during the winter holidays, with every store trying to come up with the most attention-catching promotional campaign. This year, the department ...


Japanese car wins World Solar Challenge in Australia

Japanese car wins World Solar Challenge in Australia (w/ Video)

Technology / Energy

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 2

A Japanese sun-powered car won the World Solar Challenge on Wednesday after averaging speeds of more than 100 kilometres (62 miles) per hour in a four-day race through Australia's desert Outback.


A file photo of a zero-emission public water taxi in San Francisco

Japanese firm plans zero-emission ferry

Technology / Energy

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A Japanese shipmaker said Thursday it planned to launch the world's first large electric ferry -- the latest innovation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


A new explanation of 'Asian paradox'

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

There is abundant evidence of an association between Helicobacter pylori chronic infection and gastric cancer. The incidence of gastric cancer is much higher in Japan than Indonesia. A research from Indonesia and Japan found ...


New insights into centre of the Earth

New insights into centre of the Earth

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Aug 15, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (30) | comments 2

A new observation of the very deepest part of the Earth, the solid inner core, has been reported this week in Nature. The team from the University of Bristol also observed intriguing evidence of a ‘texture’ in the ...


The Japanese electric zero-emission hybrid scooter "Miletto"

Zero-emission scooter to debut in Japan

Technology / Energy

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 3

A Japanese zero-emission "hybrid" scooter to be released next year runs 10 times as economically as a petrol engine bike and can be assisted by human pedal power, its maker said Thursday.


A full moon

NASA Unveils Global Exploration Strategy and Lunar Architecture

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Dec 04, 2006 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

NASA on Monday unveiled the initial elements of the Global Exploration Strategy and a proposed U.S. lunar architecture, two critical tools for achieving the nation's vision of returning humans to the moon.


The world's biggest car-maker Toyota Motor has said it plans to begin commercial sales of its first plug-in hybrid car

Toyota aims to roll out plug-in Prius in two years

Technology / Energy

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (10) | comments 6

Toyota Motor said Monday that it plans to begin commercial sales of its first plug-in hybrid vehicle in about two years, aiming to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient cars.


Weather-sensitive architectural skins integrate form with function

Weather-sensitive architectural skins integrate form with function

Other Sciences / Other

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Buildings typically provide shelter from the elements, but one Ryerson University researcher thinks structures ought to relate more to the environment instead. To this end, she has created architectural "skins," ...



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