Image: Nintendo Bandai Namco has recently announced the establishment of “Studio 2 & Studio S,” a new development studio focused on “commissioned development projects,” including Nintendo titles such as Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. The studio has a track record of contributing to world-class titles, including newer IPs like ARMS. “BANDAI NAMCO Studio 2nd …
A spectacular event occurred as a NASA satellite discovered the emergence of a newly formed island off the coast of Japan in late October, marking an explosive birth. Landsat-9, a joint project between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey, captured the extraordinary sight of the island rising from the sea near Iwo Jima island, part …
[Source] A team of scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, serendipitously stumbled upon a virus that specifically targets male insects – a breakthrough that holds promising potential for controlling populations of disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes in the future. A serendipitous find: The unexpected discovery of the virus, christened Spodoptera litura male-killing virus …
Source A team of researchers from Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, serendipitously unearthed a virus that exclusively targets male insects, a breakthrough that may one day assist in controlling the populations of disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes. A Caterpillar: The accidental discovery of the virus, later named Spodoptera litura male-killing virus or SLMKV, …
Source Male-Targeting Virus Discovered by Japanese Scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture A group of scientists from Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, made an accidental and potentially groundbreaking discovery of a virus that exclusively attacks male insects. The virus, named Spodoptera litura male-killing virus or SLMKV, could potentially aid in the …
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings at IMF headquarters, October 14, 2022 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer/Getty Images Foreign bond investors are “extremely concerned” about US deficits, according to insights from TD Securities analyst Gennadiy Goldberg. Concerns arise as demand for US Treasury bonds shows …
(Bloomberg) — The Philippines and Japan have agreed to initiate discussions on mutual military visits and bolstered security ties with the US in light of increased tensions with China over disputed waters. Most Read from Bloomberg During a joint briefing with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated, “A …
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the cooperation among Japan, the Philippines, and the United States to safeguard the freedom of the South China Sea while committing to enhancing Manila’s security capabilities. “Trilateral cooperation is underway to protect the freedom of the sea in the South China Sea,” said …
The Surprising Number of Steps You Need for Heart Health It turns out that the widely believed notion of 10,000 daily steps for optimal heart health may not be entirely accurate. Recent research suggests that a lower exercise target may actually be more effective at reducing the risk of an early death. Scientists have found …
Image: Damien McFerran / Time Extension Time Extension recently had an exclusive interview with Bert Reiner, a former Coleco executive, about the fascinating history of the prominent American toy and console manufacturer. According to Reiner, there was once a potential deal for Nintendo to acquire and market Coleco’s 1982 video game system, ‘ColecoVision,’ in Japan. …