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Looking for a challenge, a woman sets out to chronicle 64 species of lepidoptera in her country over a single year. The search becomes a meditation.

In one of Kurt Vonnegut’s stories, God leaves it to humans to think of a purpose for everything, including "all this." Purpose gives us something to live for. It also provides the foundation to pursue ...

Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) is one of Japan's prominent World Premiere International (WPI) research centers. It aims to drive breakthroughs in interdisciplinary science by attracting top ...

With advanced observatories like the Vera Rubin Telescope coming online, scientists are planning for the discovery of alien intelligence and how humanity should prepare for the news. Professor Dominik ...

Billions of years ago, Earth’s atmosphere was hostile, with barely any oxygen and toxic conditions for life. Researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute studied Japan’s iron-rich hot springs, ...

When reflecting on her vast experiences—some that required great courage—she now says, "I'm very happy with my life." ...

From Play-Doh to Barbie, major toy companies have long sought a foothold in the education marketplace by offering branded classroom materials and educational videos teachers can use. But now, one ...