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Predicting the big one

(PhysOrg.com) -- Predicting when a volcano will erupt is the aim of advanced research currently being undertaken by Victoria University's School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Japan scientists hope slime holds intelligence key

A brainless, primeval organism able to navigate a maze might help Japanese scientists devise the ideal transport network design. Not bad for a mono-cellular being that lives on rotting leaves.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (14) | comments 5

Mongolian 'kamikaze' wreck found off Japan coast

The 13th century wreck of an invading Mongolian ship that fell victim to a famous typhoon known in Japan as the "kamikaze" or "divine wind" has been found off the country's southern coast.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Oct 27, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

NASA's TRMM Satellite sees Typhoon Roke intensify rapidly before landfall in Japan

The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite captured rainfall and cloud data from Typhoon Roke as it rapidly intensified before making landfall in Japan earlier today.

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created Sep 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NASA sees heavy rainfall in Typhoon Roke

NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite is providing forecasters with a look at the intense rainfall within Typhoon Roke as it continues to near the big island of Japan. TRMM has seen areas with ...

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created Sep 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Envisat captures volcanic eruptions in Japan today

(PhysOrg.com) -- Acquired today by ESA's Envisat satellite, this image shows smoke pouring from Mount Shinmoedake, a volcano in the Kirishima mountain range on Japan's southern island of Kyushu.

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created Feb 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Japan reports more suspected foot-and-mouth cases

Japanese officials reported more suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease on Sunday, days after announcing the country's first outbreak in a decade.

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Apr 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Impacts of climate change on lakes

Climate change will have different effects on lakes in warmer and colder regions of the globe. This is the conclusion reached by Japanese and German researchers following studies of very deep caldera lakes ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 21, 2008 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Japan postponed space satellite launch

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced Wednesday it has postponed the launch of an advanced land observation satellite due to a malfunction.

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created Jan 18, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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