In a world first, researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have successfully developed a resonant tunnel diode (RTD) that operates at room temperature made entirely from Group IV semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 vaccine responses show four patterns, with ‘rapid-decliners’ at higher infection risk
Two health care workers get COVID-19 vaccinations on the same day. Both show strong antibody responses initially, but six months later one stays healthy while the other contracts the virus. A new ... ( read original story ...)
Dalilah Muhammad, former 400 hurdles record holder and Olympic champion, saying farewell in Tokyo
Dalilah Muhammad is about to run her last race. For the two-time Olympic and world champion and former world-record holder in the 400-meter hurdles, it’s the right time and Tokyo is the right place. ( read original story ...)
Nader takes shock 1500m win in Tokyo
Portugal’s Isaac Nader upstaged the bigger names of the men’s 1500m for a surprise gold at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 after Josh Kerr hobbled over the line and Niels Laros failed to ... ( read original story ...)
Chebet focused on ‘crazy dream’ of historic double in Tokyo
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships. ( read original story ...)
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan shakes off Tokyo ‘PTSD’ to win silver at World Athletics Championships
After enduring a turbulent stretch that has included Olympic disappointment, a shoe controversy, and a public clash with Nigeria's track federation, hurdler Tobi Amusan left the World Championships in ... ( read original story ...)
Cherotich takes leap of faith to break steeplechase championship record in Tokyo
Cherotich sprinted away to win in a championship record of 8:51.59, finishing almost five seconds clear of Yavi (8:56.46). Ethiopia's Sembo Almayew took bronze in a PB of 8:58.86. ( read original story ...)
Japan Detects Russian and Chinese Ships Near Territory
A total of five Russian and Chinese naval vessels were detected operating in waters near Japan in recent days. ( read original story ...)
Duplantis breaks world pole vault record with 6.30m in Tokyo
In Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium, the margin was 30cm as the Swedish supremo broke yet another barrier, becoming the first man to clear 6.30m* as he claimed his third world title in four years. “It’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports slower-than-expected exports contraction in August, extending decline to fourth month
Exports fell 0.1% year on year, compared to a 2.6% fall in July and much softer than the 1.9% contraction expected by economists polled by Reuters. Imports contracted at a softer pace of 5.2%, compared to the 7. ( read original story ...)
Why Naomi Osaka Turned Down A Lucrative Coca-Cola Deal And How It Paid Off, According To Her Agent
The post Why Naomi Osaka Turned Down A Lucrative Coca-Cola Deal And How It Paid Off, According To Her Agent appeared first on AfroTech. The post Why Naomi Osaka Turned Down A Lucrative Coca-Cola Deal ... ( read original story ...)
Duplantis sets another pole vault world record in front of Tokyo crowd
Armand Duplantis, who cleared the bar at 6.30 meters, collected $70,000 for the win — his 49th straight dating to September 2022 — along with the $100,000 bonus that goes to record breakers at world ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say
Japan's top power generator JERA is in advanced talks to buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for around $1.7 billion, people familiar with the matte ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Supplies ADVAN Sport V107 Tires for BMW 7 Series
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V107 tires power the BMW 7 Series and i7 with premium performance, quiet ride, and top EU efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Orlando Olympic star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins gold at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships
Jefferson-Wooden, a Nike athlete and Orlando area resident, set a record with her performance, shattering her personal and season bests. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say
Japan's top power generator JERA is in advanced talks to buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for around $1.7 billion, people familiar with the matter said, the latest example of the Asian ... ( read original story ...)