Last month, the probe successfully delivered a capsule back to Earth containing a sample of rocks that it had collected from the surface of the asteroid. While analysis of the samples is still underway, researchers have used data from the spacecraft’s other instruments to reveal new details about the asteroid’s past. They found that Ryugu isn’t quite … Read more
Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga has announced that the country will aim to achieve zero-carbon emissions by 2050, framing decarbonisation as an economic opportunity rather than as a burden. Suga announced the target in his first policy speech to Parliament since taking office in September. Previously, Japan was aiming to cut its carbon emissions … Read more
Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga has announced that the country will aim to achieve zero-carbon emissions by 2050, framing decarbonisation as an economic opportunity rather than as a burden. Suga announced the target in his first policy speech to Parliament since taking office in September. Previously, Japan was aiming to cut its carbon emissions … Read more
Today in history, 3 June June 3 is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 211 days remaining until the end of the year. Events 350 – The Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman emperor, entering Rome at the head … Read more