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Mountain regions pull for linear collider project via The Mainichi

Two mountainous regions, one in northeast Japan and one in the southwest, are now competing to host the construction of a major supercollider — even as the national government shows little interest in the project. The initiative, known as the … Continue reading

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M7.3 quake hits northeastern Japan, low tsunami arrive via The Mainichi

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 jolted northeastern and eastern Japan on Friday, with low tsunami waves arriving along the Pacific coast, according to authorities. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the 5:18 p.m. quake was likely an … Continue reading

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