The ancient earthquake detector that puzzled modern historians

Modern seismographs are extremely sensitive pieces of equipment. By recording the slightest movements of laser light or magnets, these devices […]

Japanese firms massively shop abroad again

Japanese firms shop abroad Armed with a strong yen Why Japan Inc has been going on a foreign spree   […]

Why Investors Stopped Worrying About Japan

For all the talk about animal spirits, the stock market can be a cold-blooded beast.   Take Japan. The situation […]

Powder to remove radiation developed

by Kyodo A chemist and a domestic company have jointly developed a powder that can capture and precipitate radioactive substances […]