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The idea that "games are bad for the brain" is outdated? Surprising truths revealed by research showing "brain rejuvenation"

Contrary to the image that "games rot the brain," playing them appropriately can actually be beneficial to cognitive functions, as...

Folding, Unfolding, and Folding Again: The Complex Task of the "Simplest Animal"

One of the simplest animals, "Trichoplax," which lacks nerves and muscles, has been reported to fold its body (epithelial sheet) like...

Is the "Voice" of Voice Actors Protected? The Future of "Protection and Utilization" Indicated by the 81 Produce × ElevenLabs Partnership

The long-established voice acting agency 81 Produce has announced a business partnership with the voice AI company ElevenLabs Japan. The aim is to...

Don't Throw It Away! Pumpkin "Guts" Are Richer in Fiber Than the Flesh—Sharing the "Whole Nutrition" of the Winter Solstice with the World

When you cut a pumpkin, do you scoop out and discard the fluffy "pulp" around the seeds with a spoon? In fact, this part is fibrous, as...

Is "Public Shaming on Social Media" Justice or Vigilantism? Can We Afford to Make Mistakes in a Society Where Everyone Has a "Surveillance Camera"?

Shoplifting and breaches of etiquette being spread on social media, leaving the individual's face and identity "permanently etched"...

"Those who were raised strictly tend to 'blame themselves' with a gentle face" — Eight Habits That Remain in Adulthood

Growing up in a strict household, children often learn to adjust themselves to "avoid getting scolded" or "meet expectations,"...

Why is TikTok's algorithm captivating the world? The buzz isn't accidental: The blueprint of TikTok's consistent "interest signals"

TikTok's recommendation algorithm gained attention when ByteDance signed an agreement to create a new U.S. joint venture involving Oracle,...

A World Where "Repayment Takes Priority Over Aid": Who is Turning the Debt Crisis of Developing Countries into "Business"?

Asset management giants in the Global North are profiting from developing countries that are falling into debt crises due to climate disasters and...

Finding a Place for Painful Feelings on the Other End of the Phone: The Role of "Telephone Counseling" in an Era of Increasing Loneliness and Anxiety

"When you feel like you can't talk to anyone" or "I might be at my limit," more people are seeking solace through phone or...

"What We Eat" is Climate Policy: Winning Strategies and Pain Points in Food System Reform

A large-scale model study led by PIK has indicated that reforming the food system alone could potentially limit warming to a median of 1.85°C by...

The Future of Dating Transformed by Voice AI: Is AI Increasing the Number of Dates? A New Generation of Matching That Uncovers Compatibility Just by "Talking" Secures Funding

The matchmaking app "Known," currently in beta in San Francisco, aims to deeply understand users through "conversations with voice...

"Kind AI" at Risk: Why Does AI Call Itself "I"? — The Reason Chatbots Get Too Close to Humans

The design of AI chatbots speaking in the first person ("I") creates a more natural conversation while also enhancing anthropomorphism,...

"Allegations of 'E. coli Smuggling'—FBI Announcement Sparks Outrage on Social Media: Where is the Line Between Research and National Security?"

FBI authorities revealed that on December 19, 2025, Chinese postdoctoral researcher Youhuang Xiang was indicted for smuggling E. coli bacteria into...

Is "public data" free to take? Scraping practices in turmoil due to Google's lawsuit

On December 19, 2025, Google filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, which extensively acquires and provides search results. Google claims that SerpApi...

Should You Boil Broccoli "Before Cutting?" or "After Cutting?" The "Correct" Answer Revealed by Chefs and How to Use Each Method Without Failing

When boiling broccoli, many people wonder, "Should I cut it into florets first?" or "Should I boil it whole and then cut it?"...

Increase in "Transfer of Airline Tickets" Posts on Social Media: The Trap of "Transferable Airline Tickets" Targeting "Fan Expeditions" and Measures to Prevent Visiting Tourists from Getting Involved

As travel demand increases during the year-end and New Year holidays, there has been a rise in social media posts offering to transfer or receive...

"Illegal Taxi" Crackdown Hits Record 113 Cases—The Spread of Illegal Transportation Amid the Surge in Inbound Tourists and Safety Measures Travelers Can Take

The crackdown on illegal taxis, known as "shiro-taku," which involve using private vehicles without permission to receive fares, reached...

Deterrence or Spark: Where Are U.S.-China Relations Headed with the $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan?

The United States has approved the sale of weapons to Taiwan totaling approximately $11.1 billion across eight deals, with the Defense Security...

Is Roomba Becoming a Spy? Social Media's Concerns About "Chinese Ownership" and the Future of Smart Homes

iRobot, known for its Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and will be acquired by its major Chinese manufacturing...

Deep Sea Water in Antarctica: "Earth's Conveyor Belt - Its Driving Source is Faltering"

The "Antarctic Bottom Water" produced off the coast of Cape Darnley in Antarctica flows northward through the deep sea, supporting the...

Leaving Work as Soon as Possible — Who Decided on the "40-Hour Workweek"? Year-End Homework to Question the 9 to 5

Focusing on year-end "work resolutions," the article argues that the 40-hour workweek and the 9 to 5 schedule are historically...

"Ending the Era of 'Invite Spam'? What Makes Bluesky's Find Friends Different"

Bluesky has introduced the "Find Friends" feature to help users discover friends from their contacts. Unlike automatic invitations that...

Amazon to Invest "10 Billion Dollars" in OpenAI? Generative AI Shifts from "Model Competition" to "Power and Chip War"

It has been reported that Amazon may invest at least around $10 billion in OpenAI. The aim is to capture OpenAI's massive demand for...

Not Just Toyota and Suzuki — Why Japanese Investment Money is Heading to India

Japanese companies are increasingly focusing on India. This trend is driven not only by the "China Plus One" strategy but also by...