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Extreme heat raises risk of preterm births, research shows

Findings indicate that women are particularly susceptible to the effects of heat between the 16th and 22nd weeks of pregnancy.

New service to help Japan tourists find luggage storage with Google Maps

Ukrainian haiku poet finds small miracles in war

Celebrated in Japan, Vladislava Simonova is almost unknown in her own country.

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

The 28-year-old left Paris describing herself as "enlightened" and at peace with the emotional swings that once ‌consumed her ‌career.

Tracking down Ebola survivors in remote mountains to find a cure

The road into Bundibugyo winds through steep green mountains along Uganda’s border with the Congo, where villages cling to hillsides and people have long moved easily between the two countries on foot.

Nut allergies can be managed beyond strict avoidance, Japan study finds

TOKYO -- Walnut and cashew allergies can be "treated" to a level that does not interfere with daily life, even though it is said that fewer than 10% o

Few Japan firms take steps toward economic security, government paper finds

Only about 30% of Japanese companies have taken substantive measures to ensure economic security, such as diversifying procurement sources and strengthening cybersecurity.

Mosquitoes can learn to love common repellent, scientists find

The results were found "under very specific conditions" in the lab and do not "call into question the effectiveness" of the repellent DEET, the lead study author said.

U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

The International Institute for Strategic Studies says the world is on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race "with the Asia-Pacific at its core."

Hong Kong beats Switzerland in global wealth management, study finds

There were $2.95 trillion of overseas assets in Hong Kong, based on the volume of foreign capital under management in 2025, compared with $2.946 trillion in Switzerland.

Worker confidence hits record low as AI threatens jobs, global report finds

International artists find more opportunity in Japan's anime industry

Chinese missiles and robots find warm welcome in EU’s backyard

If the European Union has a red line in Serbia's relationship to China, President Aleksandar Vucic may be getting close.

Government finds school program violated law in wake of deadly Okinawa boat accident

It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case in violation of the law on the grounds of political neutrality.

Scientists discover molecular process of normal brain aging

The findings could one day help lead to therapies to preserve brain function.

Two courts find February’s Lower House election constitutional

The lawyers who filed the lawsuits claimed that the maximum vote-value disparity of 2.10 times in the election failed to meet the equal value of votes under the Constitution.

Osaka Expo resources find new life across Japan

In line with its principle of a sustainable expo, the association hopes to encourage the effective reuse of materials and assets from the event.