MaKI

How everyday cooking oil is helping Japan fight an aviation fuel crisis

Japanese homemaker Maki Watanabe carefully ⁠pours into a plastic bottle the oil she used to cook her ⁠deep-fried aubergines, doing her part in her Tokyo kitchen for a national effort to ramp up production of eco-friendly jet fuel. “It would take a tremendous amount to make an aircraft fly, so I hope we can collect more,” said Watanabe, whose penchant for cooking allows her to donate about 40 litres (10 gallons) a year. Her contribution is pooled at a nearby supermarket that is among roughly...

Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel

Japanese homemaker Maki Watanabe carefully pours into a plastic bottle the oil she used to cook her deep-fried aubergines, doing ​her part in her Tokyo kitchen for a national effort to ramp up production of eco-friendly jet fuel. Her contribution is pooled at a nearby supermarket that is among roughly 300 participants ​in a public-private project dubbed "Fry ‌to Fly", as the Iran war squeezes energy supply and raises costs for the resource-poor country.

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more.

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more. - Date: - June 8, 2026

Are Algorithm Registers Transparent? Perspectives from Germany

arXiv:2606.02347v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Algorithm registers are public-facing databases that display basic information about algorithms employed in public administration. While several such registers exist across Europe and globally, their capacity to deliver meaningful transparency remains contested. In Germany, the landscape is notably fragmented: no federal-level register exists, yet at least five state- and federal-level initiatives publish information about AI systems with...

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost; SoftBank becomes most valuable Japanese firm

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost; SoftBank becomes most valuable Japanese firm TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related stocks, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country's most valuable company. The Nikkei climbed as much as 1.4 per cent to touch a record 67,231.28 before ending the day with a 0.9 per cent gain at 66,934.33. SoftBank was by far the biggest support for the Nikkei,...

Future Power Rankings: How all 68 Power 4 college football teams stack up

Projecting a college football program's future is harder than ever. Rosters and fortunes change dramatically and championship pathways are more open than ever. The assets that make a program great in 2026 might not be there in 2027.

EU’s big 6 pitch a rival to Wall Street

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related shares, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country's most valuable company. The Nikkei climbed 1.1 per cent to enter the midday recess at 67,038.24, after pushing as high as 67,231.28. SoftBank was by far the biggest support for the index, jumping...