Japan Adds Political Uncertainty to Its Economic Worries
Voters issued a damning rebuke to the Liberal Democratic Party and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, William Pesek writes in a ...
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Machine learning model enhances resilience against liquefaction in earthquake-prone regions
As urban areas expand, the threat of natural disasters becomes a pressing concern for city planners and disaster management ...
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Japan's 2024 Earthquake: Why It Caught Scientists Off Guard!
A powerful earthquake hit Noto, Japan, in 2024, taking scientists by surprise. The quake’s unexpected nature left communities ...
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AI-driven method for liquefaction risk assessment enhances smart city planning and resilience, contributing to public safety (IMAGE)
The AI-based model proposed by researchers from Japan provides detailed soil stability maps, allowing smart cities to identify safe construction zones and mitigate liquefaction risks. The proposed ...
Japan’s Indispensable Political Party Is Faltering
The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.
On This Day: A's sweep Giants in earthquake-delayed World Series
On Oct. 28, 1989, the Oakland A's wrapped up an earthquake-delayed sweep of the World Series over the San Francisco Giants.
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Morning Bid: Japan election shockwaves kick off critical week
Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party has ruled Japan for almost all of its post-war history, so the initial market reaction to a ...
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Maui Mayor Richard Bissen Embarks on Japan Trip to Forge Disaster Recovery Partnerships
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen will visit Japan for a disaster recovery project and educational exchange, supported by a Japanese ...
A mega-earthquake could strike the Pacific Northwest any day — and we're not prepared
A huge earthquake and tsunami will someday hit the Pacific Northwest. Predictions of the "Big One" are terrifying, and the ...
On This Day: U.S. defeats Japan in WWII Battle of Leyte Gulf
On Oct. 26, 1944, after four days of furious fighting, the World War II battle of Leyte Gulf, largest air-naval clash in ...
Japan To Resume Trial Removal Of Fukushima Nuclear Debris: Reports
The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant will resume an operation to remove a sample of highly radioactive material next week, reports said Friday, after having suspended the effort ...
Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old ...