Bevy of scandals expose Japan Inc's corporate governance problem
From Kobe Steel to Shoko Chukin, Nissan to Subaru, a growing number of corporate fiascos ought to make Japanese enterprises confront their governance demons.
Insider reveals 'culture of fear' that drove Kobe Steel scandal
Ex-employee tells IBTimes UK that senior managers at Japan's industrial giant were too scared or proud to admit failures that have now amplified into a colossal scandal.
Thomson Reuters big data Knowledge Graph delivers social network for finance
The Knowledge Graph uses a common language of Permanent Identifiers which connect some two billion relationships.
'Once-in-a-decade' discovery: Scientists create materials that have never been seen before in nature
Researchers have created two-dimensional materials, just one atom thick, which could revolutionize how we do chemistry and may lead to enhanced electronics, among other things.
Hybrid electric black cab taxis hit the streets of London
Six TX5 cabs arrive in the UK capital with a hybrid electric-petrol build, on-board Wi-Fi and support for ride-hailing apps like MyTaxi and Gett.
How dinosaur dung fertilised the world
Over millions of years, large herbivores such as certain dinosaurs may have played a crucial role in dispersing vital nutrients across continents.
Japanese steel scandal grows as Kobe admits more cases of falsified information
Kobe Steel announces further instances of faked inspections data as its shares get a hammering in Asian trading.
Japanese steelmaker ordered to reveal extent of inspection data manipulation
Kobe Steel, Japan's third-largest steel maker, has admitted that between 1 September, 2016 and 31 August 2017, it sold materials using falsified data.
Photos: Deadly wildfires destroy homes, hotels and wineries in California's Napa and Sonoma
Fifteen wildfires broke out almost simultaneously in Northern California, destroying homes, wineries and hotels and trailer parks. Seven died in Sonoma County. Two died in Napa County and one in Mendocino County. Death toll is expected to rise.
Scientists develop a special material which disinfects itself
The material has been incorporated into a device that will combat hospital-acquired infections - a problem which affects 300,000 patients every year in England.
Fears over untraceable 3D-printed 'Ghost Gun' that can be downloaded and made in an hour
Alarm raised over machine that makes DIY metal handgun without any regulation.
This bracelet could work as a personal thermostat to cool or heat your body
It is similar to placing a cold or hot towel on the forehead, say developers.
'Magic dust' technology could lead to supercomputer that can solve complex problems
It uses a type of particle which is half light and half matter.
US Army scientists extract fuel power from urine using nanotechnology
Officials believe that making use of urine as a fuel source can help the soldiers tremendously.
Despite broken wheels, Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover continues to explore the red planet
'All six wheels have more than enough working lifespan remaining to get the vehicle to all destinations planned'.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 says goodbye to bezels ahead of iPhone X launch
'Apple of the East' unveils its second-generation Android 'concept phone'.
12 things to expect from Apple's iPhone X event at the Steve Jobs Theatre
From iOS and a new Apple TV, to the HomePod and iPhone 8, Apple will have a lot to say.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Hands-on and everything you need to know
New supersize handset has a 6.3in display, S-Pen stylus and dual-lens camera.
Acer's latest gaming laptop can run Overwatch and Dota 2 on the cheap
$999 Nitro 5 Spin eyes 'casual gamer' market.
How to make a pinhole camera projector to safely watch the solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is nigh, here's how to watch it without damaging your eyes.
Swedish 'Lego brick' battery breakthrough could boost Tesla range by 70%
Queen of batteries Lampe-Onnerud in talks with Elon Musk about invention.
What is Lina? Dutch students develop biodegradable car out of flax and sugar resin
Lina is a carbon neutral electric car that can seat four and reach 80kmph.
Google Pixel 2 hands-on leak 'confirms' no headphone jack and chunky bezels
Google's next flagship smartphone breaks cover.
Apple iPhone 7S to have glass back and wireless charging, new pictures claim
Photos of unconfirmed iPhone 7S dummy model show glass back for inductive charging.
#MessageToVoyager: Nasa will send your most profound message to space for Voyager's 40th anniversary
The best one selected will then be beamed into space toward the farthest human-made object in the universe.
Gigabyte unveils new single-board PC – its Raspberry Pi competitor
The device will feature expandable SSD and replaceable RAM.
'Anti-pervert' flamethrowers go on sale in China amid spike in sexual harassment
Vendors boast of how butane-powered devices can 'scald or even disfigure' an attacker.
More clues on missing MH370? Seychelles informs Malaysia of possible plane debris
The doomed Boeing 777 Malaysia Airlines plane went off the radar on 8 March 2014 with 239 people on board.
Hyperloop One successfully completes historic test reaching 70mph in just over 5 seconds
Hyperloop One's successful test indicates the vision of travelling between cities at super speeds could soon become a reality.
The most extreme car ever made? Meet the £2.5m Aston Martin Valkyrie
Development of the 1,000bhp hypercar is now 95% compete.