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Hundreds of One Piece fans gathered in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills on March 5, many dressed as their favorite characters, to celebrate the Netflix show's second season premiere. The live-action adaptation of Japan's bestselling manga brought a global phenomenon to life for devoted fans.
Thailand is rolling out a breakthrough nanosensor that identifies water contaminants like manganese and copper in minutes instead of days. The technology combines tiny nanomaterials with real-time digital monitoring to make water safety testing faster, cheaper, and accessible to communities.
Scientists in Japan solved a decades-old battery problem that could make electric cars cheaper and last longer without using controversial cobalt. The breakthrough uses abundant manganese instead, potentially accelerating our shift to clean energy.
At 36, American speedskater Mia Manganello won bronze in her last Olympic race after switching sports, missing podiums, and never giving up. Her medal broke the U.S. into second place in the overall medal count at the 2026 Milan Games.
A breakthrough battery from China's FAW delivers twice the power of current batteries while cutting costs by using affordable manganese instead of expensive nickel. The technology could make electric cars cheaper and give them over 600 miles of range.
Scientists created a water-based battery that could safely store renewable energy for years without catching fire. The zinc-manganese battery overcomes a major problem that has plagued clean energy storage.
Scientists just figured out how to transform carbon dioxide into clean energy using one of Earth's most common metals. This breakthrough could turn a greenhouse gas problem into a fuel solution.
A Japanese writer showed how manga, food, and stories connect people across languages at a cultural event in Rabat. The free conference drew attention to how art forms can build bridges between distant cultures.
Former bird hunters in Mangalajodi, India, have transformed into wildlife guardians, protecting over 300,000 migratory birds annually. The village that once poisoned thousands of birds for profit now runs a thriving ecotourism business built on conservation.
Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities just dismantled one of the internet's biggest manga piracy operations, protecting creators who've lost millions to illegal copying. The network attracted 350 million visits in a single month before its takedown.
At 36, Olympic bronze medalist Mia Manganello is competing in her third and final Winter Games, chasing gold in her favorite event. The speedskater who loves fancy nails as much as fast ice is savoring every moment on her way to Milan.
Scientists discovered that adding manganese to soil can slash harmful greenhouse gas emissions from farms by nearly half. This breakthrough could help agriculture fight climate change while protecting water supplies.
Students in Haryana can now wear religious and cultural items during exams without fear of being turned away. The new policy protects Sikh students carrying kirpans and married women wearing mangalsutras at testing centers across the state.
Japan is building an AI system to protect its $38 billion manga and anime industry from piracy that costs creators billions annually. The government-backed tool will automatically detect stolen content and help bring pirates to justice.
Graduate students at Mangalore University have planted over 600 fruit trees in their mothers' names and on their birthdays, creating a living legacy that will feed future generations. Each student nurtures their tree throughout their studies, then passes care to incoming students.