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Autophagy Pioneer Yoshinori Ohsumi Receives 45th Rosenstiel Award, 15th Wiley Prize
In recognition of his groundbreaking work into autophagy, Ohsumi has been awarded the prestigious Rosenstiel Award and Wiley Prize.
Switch Off For Earth Hour Tonight At 8:30pm Local Time
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature's Earth Hour movement hopes to shine a light on climate change by encouraging people around the world to switch off non-essential lights for an hour tonight.
Japan’s Particle Accelerator Achieves First Turns
Scientists at the SuperKEKB accelerator have succeeded at circulating beams of positrons and electrons in opposite directions to study particle collisions.
Strategic Research Could Help Inform Post-Fukushima Policies
Interdisciplinarity and globalization of Japanese energy and environment research could help inform policymakers in a post-Fukushima world, say researchers.
$25K ASEAN-US Science Prize For Women Scientists Leading Climate Change Fight
The US$25,000 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women will recognize an early to mid-career woman scientist from the ASEAN region whose research focuses on sustainable energy.
Total Solar Eclipse On March 9, Best Seen From Indonesia
There will be a total solar eclipse tomorrow, and those lucky ones in Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia will have the best view.
The Philippines To Launch Its First Microsatellite
DIWATA-1, which was built by Filipino engineers working in collaboration with Japanese universities, is slated for launch in early 2016.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2016
From microscopic tetraneutrons to mammoth supernovas, here are the most popular reads from the last month.
President Of RIKEN Inducted Into French Legion Of Honour
Professor Hiroshi Matsumoto has been awarded the rank of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honour for his contributions to scientific exchange between Japan and France.
