Some theories suggest there could be many more dimensions that we’re unaware of, mostly because they’re imperceptibly tiny. Now researchers have taken the search for extra dimensions down to the nanoscale, using a neutron beam to study gravitational forces more precisely than ever before.
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Few natural light shows come more spectacular than the legendary Northern Lights. For the first time, scientists in Japan have now directly observed its inner mechanics, confirming once and for all a long-held hypothesis and furthering our understanding of one of the world's great natural wonders.
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Nissan's ProPilot tech will one day be the driving force behind the company's autonomous vehicles, but first, it's all about baby steps. For now, that means using the technology to create self-driving slippers and other objects that stow themselves away when not in use.
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Before the tiny house movement was a thing, Japan had already taken downsizing to the extreme with its capsule hotels. Tokyo-based firm Schemata Architects recently completed the renovation of an aging capsule hotel, which involved the addition of a sauna imported from Finland.
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Shigeru Ban's tribute to his country's tallest mountain opened its doors over the holiday period, the Mt Fuji World Heritage Center now welcoming visitors to the esteemed architect's newest landmark building.
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Kengo Kuma specializes in blending traditional Japanese architecture with modern construction technologies. His latest work stays true to this ethos, relying a single, "randomly" stacked column of boards to support a tree-like seaside café overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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Many of us don’t need any extra incentive to clock off after work, but in Japan the intense business culture means many workers put in too much overtime. Now, two companies have unveiled a quirky solution: a drone that flies around the office at home time, blasting music to annoy staff into leaving.
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Nissan has made no bones about its plans for autonomous cars, boldly stating its intent to bring several self-driving vehicles to market by 2020. Now the Japanese automaker has announced it will be kicking off public field tests of a newly unveiled robo-vehicle taxi service in 2018.
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Meteors are nature's fireworks, but mankind is catching up as the artificial shooting star project Sky Canvas attempts to recreate colorful cosmic showers. Using miniature satellites that shoot special alloy ball bearings, the showers can be created to order over any spot on Earth.
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A genetic mutation in an Amish population seems to help them live longer and healthier lives, and protects them from diabetes and other age-related illnesses. A drug that mimics those effects is currently being trialled in humans, and could slow aging, prevent diabetes and even counteract baldness.
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