Two dead in southwestern Japan after 'heaviest rain ever'
At least two people were killed in torrential rain in southwest Japan on Monday, with fears the toll could rise, as tens of thousands of residents were told to evacuate their homes.
At least two people were killed in torrential rain in southwest Japan on Monday, with fears the toll could rise, as tens of thousands of residents were told to evacuate their homes.
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Globally, eucalyptus trees are widely used as industrial forestry plantations owing to their considerable biomass production potential and ability to serve as carbon dioxide sinks. However, their susceptibility to cold temperatures ...
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Cats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care. But how do you know when they're feline down?
Veterinary medicine
Jun 29, 2023
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Ocean temperatures have been off the charts since mid-March 2023, with the highest average levels in 40 years of satellite monitoring, and the impact is breaking through in disruptive ways around the world.
Environment
Jun 21, 2023
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Environment
Jun 11, 2023
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Social media contains enormous amounts of data about people, our everyday lives, and our interactions with our surroundings. As a byproduct, it also contains a vast trove of information about the natural world.
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Jun 5, 2023
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Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan were urged to evacuate on Friday as tropical storm Mawar brought heavy rain, causing several rivers to overflow and leaving two people missing.
Environment
Jun 2, 2023
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Japan experienced its warmest spring on record this year, the national weather agency said Thursday, as greenhouse gasses and El Nino send temperatures soaring worldwide.
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Jun 1, 2023
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Globally, critical thinking (CT) is regarded as a highly desirable cognitive skill that enables a person to question, analyze, and assess an idea or theory from multiple perspectives. CT has become an integral and mandatory ...
Social Sciences
May 18, 2023
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An earthquake shook Japan's capital, Tokyo, and surrounding areas on Thursday, injuring several people and causing minor damage, officials and media said.
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May 11, 2023
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