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Is it Safe to Delete iPhone's "Default Apps"? A Complete Guide to "Deletion" and "Restoration"

The "default apps (built-in apps)" that come pre-installed on the iPhone can sometimes feel like they clutter your device when unused,...

Is the "Arcade-ification" of Convenience Stores Legal? — Issues Raised by the Introduction of Crane Games: Entertainment Business Law, Prize Regulations, and the "10% Rule"

In recent years, convenience stores in Japan have begun transforming into "places to play" by incorporating crane games and capsule toys...

How Safe is That Fish? The "Invisible Route" of PFAS Amplification in the Food Chain

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are "forever chemicals" that are difficult to break down. The latest international...

Even with a 1% Growth Rate, a "Victory Declaration" — Analyzing Putin's Economic Talk by the Numbers

President Putin described the "1% growth rate" as a result of an "intentional slowdown," comparing the cumulative growth over...

Is Target creating clothes based on "internet speed"? How GenAI and new production models are transforming the apparel industry

US-based Target is redesigning its private brand clothing production to be "trend-responsive." With a flexible production plan called...

Faith in the Digital Age: The "Quiet Return" Beyond Church Departure - Why Generation Z is Being Saved by "Bible Influencers"

Millennial to Generation Z "Christian influencers" are gaining support from young people by connecting the Bible to "everyday...

"Seconds Become Valuable" in the Defense Market — Digantara's Challenge with Space-Based Early Warning

Indian space startup Digantara is expanding its "high-speed object tracking" technology, developed for space debris monitoring, to...

Generation Z Heading to Factories? The Former Textile City Promoting "Local Livelihood" Careers

Fall River, Massachusetts, once known as the "Spindle City," was a thriving textile town. Although it declined due to offshoring, there...

The Era of "Mass-Produced" Papers with AI: Productivity Has Increased, But Can We Discern Quality?

A study published in Science, which analyzed approximately 2.1 million abstract data, indicates that researchers using generative AI (LLM) produce...

The idea that "games are bad for the brain" is outdated?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?"...