More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Nintendo shares slump as games pipeline disappoints marketThe Kyoto-based company's stock price has been hammered by concerns over a lack of high-profile games to build momentum for the Switch 2 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
James Higginbotham: American college student who disappeared after arguing with mother over ChatGPT found dead in JapanJames Higginbotham update: Tragedy has struck the Higginbotham family as their son, 20-year-old Auburn University student James "Weston" Hi...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
James “Weston” Higginbotham case update: Family shares heartbreaking update after Auburn University student mysteriously vanishes in Japan, says "the grief we feel is impossible..."James “Weston” Higginbotham cause of death: A week-long search for Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham concluded tragical...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
GoodPass wants to be the transaction layer of AI-powered travelThe experiences market is a $250-billion global opportunity projected to grow faster than flights or hotels. Yet the segment has remained u...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Auburn University student goes missing in Japan: Family warns “don’t post exact location” after ChatGPT-linked travel disputeAn Alabama family is desperately searching for their son, Weston Higginbotham, who vanished in Kyoto, Japan on May 29. The 20-year-old Aubu...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Japan is bring back something unexpected that cannot be replaced by AI. And Gen Z is loving the new trendJapanese creators are finding new audiences through self-published works and handmade zines. They believe paper offers a sensory experience...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Japanese biotech developing tooth-regrowing drug raises $5.3 million to advance human trialsToregem BioPharma has secured $5.3 million to advance its experimental tooth-regeneration drug, TRG035, into Phase II clinical trials. The ...
30 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'I dream. Sometimes I think that's the...'-Kafka on the Shore author's powerful line about dreams still resonates with millionsHaruki Murakami's poignant quote, "I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do," resonates deeply with millions. In a worl...
29 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
How your blood formed? Scientists say ancient 700-million-year-old single-celled ancestors may still live inside human bloodScientists discover ancient single-celled ancestors still live on in human blood, revealing a 700-million-year evolutionary link hidden ins...
28 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Scientists trace human blood cells back to ancient single-celled ancestorsScientists have uncovered evidence that human blood and immune cells may have evolved from ancient single-celled organisms nearly 700 milli...
28 May, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
This Japan airport is about to get a Pokémon makeoverNoto Satoyama Airport will transform into "Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, aiming to revitalize tourism in Ishikaw...
18 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
12 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Bullet trains will wipe out short-haul flights, Ashwini Vaishnaw warns airline investorsIndia's new high-speed rail network will significantly impact short-haul flights. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that routes lik...
11 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Thought of the day by Haruki Murakami: ‘When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who…’ Japanese author’s quote reveals the strength of hidden power during a challengeThought of the day: Haruki Murakami has crafted a literary universe where the lines between reality and imagination often blur, yet his ins...
10 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Tooth regeneration therapy enters first human clinical trials in JapanA groundbreaking human trial in Japan is exploring a revolutionary treatment to regrow teeth. Researchers have identified a way to activate...
08 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awryScientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of b...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST