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Robot face with lab-grown living skin created by scientists hoping to make more human-like cyborgs

Scientists on the project believe the living skin could be a key step in creating robots that heal and feel like humans.

'Easy' addition to your diet can help you live longer: new study

Researchers credited the "anti-tumor effects of vitamins A and D" as well as the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and support...

How just one high-intensity workout can lead to weight gain: study

Here's your excuse not to work out today.

This city is creating a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth amid population drop

This app is designed to bring two people together to stem decline.

You're grounded: Trump's conviction could keep him from visiting certain countries

Now that he's a convicted felon, former President Donald Trump might find it difficult to travel internationally.

North Korea says 18-missile barrage was warning to South's 'gangsters' regime'

Leader Kim urged the country's nuclear forces to be ready to carry out the mission of war deterrence and take the initiative in case of war, KCNA said.

Visitors are making peepholes in Mount Fuji barrier designed to stop obnoxious, selfie-taking tourists

"We've been pushed beyond our limit by the increase in foreign tourists over the past few months."

Japan says North Korea will launch a military spy satellite by June 3

Japan said Monday that North Korea has informed it of a plan to launch a satellite by June 3, an apparent effort to put its second military spy satellite into...

YouTube star says 'terrorist' streamers 'ruined' tourist hotspot: 'They're the worst'

“YouTubers, they’re the worst,” he said in the video, which has been viewed more than 1.3 million times.

Poland, Baltic states agree to creation of protective 'drone wall'

Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski claimed the United States would carry out strikes on Russian troops on Ukrainian soil in the event the Kremlin opts to use nuclear weapons.

Legendary WWII sub that led to Japanese surrender found 80 years after torpedoing

“Harder was lost in the course of victory. We must not forget that victory has a price, as does freedom."

Jason Momoa confirms new romance in cozy photo after Lisa Bonet divorce

"We’re so thankful for everyone who opened their homes, making memories with new friends and old friends, sharing another amazing adventure with mi amor."

This Asian nation grappling with invasive raccoon population nearly 40 years after bringing them to the country

Raccoons are not native to Japan, but were brought to the country in the 1970s following the popularity of the 1977 anime "Rascal the Raccoon."

Thousands of bread loaves recalled after dead 'rat' found between loaves

TOKYO (AP) — Loaves of bread have been taken off store shelves in Japan after the remains of “a small animal” believed to be a rat were found.

Biden lumps ally Japan with adversaries Russia, China as 'xenophobic' nations: 'Stupid and outrageous'

President Biden threw shade at Japan, calling the US ally "xenophobic," just weeks after holding a state dinner with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

This airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in its 30-year history

It has won Skytrax's 2024 award for World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery — the airport's eighth win.

Air Japan flight from Dallas to Tokyo canceled after cops break up all-night party where pilot was drinking

A flight from Texas to Japan had to be canceled after the pilot was quizzed by cops for wild behavior while drinking at an all-night party in his hotel, according...

Japanese town blocking view of Mount Fuji after being overrun by selfie-taking tourists

A Japanese town with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji has become so overrun with selfie-taking tourists that it is putting up a barrier to block the picturesque vista of the...

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks southern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency, without issuing a tsunami warning.