NASA finds two areas of strength in Tropical Storm Nari
NASA's Terra satellite found two small areas of strength in Tropical Storm Nari on July 26 as it began to affect Japan.
Environment
Jul 26, 2019
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The parallel ecomorph evolution of scorpionflies: The evidence is in the DNA
With only a few cases of ethanol to preserve tissue samples for total genomic DNA analysis, a trio covered much ground in the mountains of Japan and Korea to elucidate the evolution of the scorpionfly. The rugged scientists ...
Evolution
Jul 8, 2019
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Whales targeted by Japan face extinction threat
One of three species Japan has targeted in resuming commercial whaling Monday is threatened with extinction, and sub-populations of the other two are severely depleted as well, according to experts.
Ecology
Jul 1, 2019
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Celebrating with sake, Japan whalers bring ashore catch
It was a catch three decades in the making, and when the Japanese whalers brought ashore one of their first minke after the resumption of commercial hunting, the moment was marked with ceremony.
Ecology
Jul 1, 2019
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Japan fisherman catch first whales as commercial hunts resume
Japanese whalers brought ashore their first catches Monday as they resumed commercial hunting after a three-decade hiatus, brushing aside criticism from activists who say the practice is cruel and outdated.
Ecology
Jul 1, 2019
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After decades, Japan courts controversy resuming commercial whaling
Japanese fishermen set sail on Monday to hunt whales commercially for the first time in more than three decades after Tokyo's controversial withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) triggered outrage from ...
Ecology
Jun 30, 2019
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Y chromosomes reveal population boom and bust in ancient Japan
Researchers at the University of Tokyo conducted a census of the Japanese population around 2,500 years ago using the Y chromosomes of men living on the main islands of modern-day Japan. This is the first time analysis of ...
Archaeology
Jun 20, 2019
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Appearance of deep-sea fish does not signal upcoming earthquake in Japan
The unusual appearance of deep-sea fish like the oarfish or slender ribbonfish in Japanese shallow waters does not mean that an earthquake is about to occur, according to a new statistical analysis.
Earth Sciences
Jun 19, 2019
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Palau changes ocean sanctuary plan to allow Japan fishing
The Pacific nation of Palau has amended plans to create a huge marine reserve so Japanese fishing boats still have partial access to its waters.
Ecology
Jun 17, 2019
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G20 agrees marine plastic pollution deal (Update)
The Group of 20 major economies said they agreed a deal to reduce plastic waste that is choking the seas at a meeting in Japan on Sunday.
Environment
Jun 16, 2019
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