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UNDER THE SKIN
(December 2, 1998)
Body Fat Analyzer Becoming a Household Item

NEXT-GENERATION COMPUTERS
(November 30, 1998)
Wearable Computers Challenge Convention

LET'S TAKE A LITTLE DRIVE
(October 30, 1998)
Mitsuoka Hits the Road with Do-It-Yourself Cars

UP IN SPACE AGAIN
(October 12, 1998)
Female Astronaut First Japanese to Visit Space Twice

(September 28, 1998)
Satellites to Transmit Works Digitally

GOOD DAY SUNSHINE
(September 25, 1998)
Rising Use of Solar Energy for Housing

(September 1, 1998)
In Vitro Fertilization Debate Heats Up

(August 24, 1998)
Playful Programs Enliven Computing Experience

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EXPRESS TRAIN CRASH IN GERMANY
(July 31, 1998)
A Lesson for All

EASY TALK
(July 28, 1998)
Next-Generation Portable Phones Hit the Market

COSMIC LITTER
(June 30, 1998)
Japan Moves to Counter Space Debris

FLAMMABLE ICE
(June 24, 1998)
Methane Hydrate Opens Possibility for New Energy

HIGH-TECH TOILETS
(June 16, 1998)
New Functions Take Full Care of Bodily Functions

INFORMATION ON WHEELS
(June 9, 1998)
Car-Navigation Systems Are Getting Smarter

VACATIONS IN SPACE
(May 18, 1998)
Short Rocket Cruises Could Start in 2001

ENVIRONMENTAL HORMONES
(May 18, 1998)
New Dangers from Chemical Pollutants

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SATELLITE BROADCASTING
(May 1, 1998)
The Battle Is On

INTERNET-RELATED SERVICES
(April 7, 1998)
Venture Enterprises Are Filling Niches to Make Inroads

EARTHQUAKE READINESS
(April 2, 1998)
From Underground Stores to Satellite Monitoring

DON'T TOUCH THAT TREE
(March 14, 1998)
Boom in Use of Non-Wood Paper Products

CUTTING THE ENGINE
(March 11, 1998)
"Stop Idling" Campaign Gathers Momentum

A COOL WAY TO SAVE ENERGY
(March 10, 1998)
Superconductivity Promises More Efficient Generators

FLYING HIGH
(March 6, 1998)
Environmental, Telecom Applications for Airships

WARMER WINTERS FOR TOKYO
(February 27, 1998)
Climate Change and Urbanization Raise Temperatures

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GOING UNDERGROUND
(February 17, 1998)
New Thermal Storage System to Save Energy

UP, UP, AND AWAY
(February 12, 1998)
Japanese Rocket Successfully Launches Two Satellite

ECOLOGY-CONSCIOUS CARS
(December 5, 1997)
New Generation of Low-Polluting Vehicles Hit the Showrooms

RAILWAY RECYCLING
(November 28, 1997)
Used Tickets Target of New Recycling Efforts

A BRIGHTER FUTURE
(November 26, 1997)
Developing LEDs as a Lighting Source

DOWN WITH CARBON DIOXIDE
(November 19, 1997)
Government, Industry Unite on Environment

PUMPING UP THE VOLTAGE
(October 15, 1997)
Using Sea Water and Gravity to Generate Power

TALK IS CHEAP
(October 6, 1997)
Telecommunications Industry Faces Sweeping Reforms

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FROM JUNK TO JUICE
(July 9, 1997)
Increasing Efforts to Generate Power from Waste

(July 1, 1997)
Thin, Flexible, Rechargeable Battery Ready for Use

SMOOTH SAILING
(June 10, 1997)
New Material to Decrease Ships' Hull Friction

TO SAVE THE WORLD
(June 2, 1997)
Manufacturers Marketing Green Products

(January 29, 1997)
Iris Recognition to Make ATMs More Secure

MAGLEV TRAIN
(January 9, 1997)
Trials to Begin on New Test Track From Spring 1997

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