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AI-fueled surge in scientific papers raises quality concerns
Traces of machine-generated text found in over 13% of global biomedical publications
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Takagi grabs ninth career Olympic medal as Kok wins women's 500
Takagi will have two more medal opportunities at these Games.
Source: The Japan Times
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Visa-only Games highlights Europe's payments headache
By the next Winter Games in France in 2030, people could have another option if the European Central Bank meets its goal of launching a digital euro in 2029.
Source: The Japan Times
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Dutch star Jens van 't Wout wins his 2nd Olympic short track gold medal with 1,500-meter title
Jens van ’t Wout of the Netherlands won the gold medal in 1,500-meter short track speedskating on Saturday night, adding to his Olympic haul after winning gold in…
Source: Japan Today
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Indian man pleads guilty in plot to kill Sikh activist
Prosecutors claimed the would-be assassin was part of a group working with the Indian government to target Sikh separatists overseas.
Source: The Japan Times
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What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
There’s one level in this underground dungeon that can only be seen, but not accessed, by the public. “There’s something that’s been bothering me on my commute, so could you please look into it?” That
Source: SoraNews24
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China's 9-day Lunar New Year holidays start with Japan shunned amid spat
China's nine-day Lunar New Year holidays kicked off Sunday, with Japan dropping from the 10 most popular overseas destinations for Chinese travelers after Beijing urged its citizens not…
Source: Japan Today
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U.S. sees off dogged Denmark in Olympic men's ice hockey
The USA men's ice hockey team had to fight before overcoming Denmark 6-3 on Saturday as they kept their bid for a first Olympic gold since 1980 on…
Source: Japan Today
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Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the…
Source: Japan Today
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Tokyo Events This Week: Chinatown Dragon Dances and (Tech)Noh Performances
Tokyo events for Monday, February 16, to Sunday, February 22, 2026. From Yokohama to Saitama, Greater Tokyo is putting on a stacked lineup of events this week. Chinatown has a few big days planned, an
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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