Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Causing Damage and Trapping People
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday afternoon, damaging roads and buildings, including a mall where rescue operations are underway.
» readClimate change threatens matcha production, but genomic selection offers hope
Climate change is damaging Japan's matcha tea production, with hotter nights and erratic spring temperatures reducing yields and affecting the plant's distinctive umami flavour.
» readSlowing Atlantic current could strengthen California storms, study finds
A major Atlantic Ocean current is slowing, with potential consequences extending far beyond the Atlantic, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside.
» readAstronomers confirm long-suspected companion star orbiting Betelgeuse
After years of theoretical predictions and observational hints, proof of a stellar companion to the red supergiant Betelgeuse has apparently arrived.
» readAug. 12, 2026, offers a rare double sky event with solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower
A solar eclipse visible across parts of North America and Europe on Aug. 12, 2026, will be followed hours later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, according to a report by freelance science journalist Jamie Carter.
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