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Health Science

A Sonic Treatment

Researchers at Nagoya University School of Medicine have discovered that a specific low-frequency sound can significantly reduce symptoms of motion sickness, such as nausea and dizziness. Published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, the study found that just one minute of exposure to a 100 Hz tone—roughly the pitch of a low hum—was enough to ease discomfort in participants asked to read while in motion.

The sound works by stimulating the otolithic organs in the inner ear, which help detect motion and maintain balance. “It activates the vestibular system, which is often disrupted during motion sickness,” explained Dr. Masashi Kato, co-leader of the study. Tests were conducted using humans and mice, with motion sickness induced via swings, driving simulators, and real vehicles. Symptoms were tracked through ECG readings, balance measurements, and questionnaires.

Participants exposed to the tone experienced fewer symptoms, and their biological markers showed heightened sympathetic nerve activity—normally reduced during motion sickness. Because the sound operates at a level comparable to everyday background noise, researchers believe it’s safe and practical. The team hopes to adapt the technology for use in travel environments like cars, planes, and boats as a non-invasive, drug-free solution.

Good News

Tiny Art Prodigy

Three-year-old Andria from Tbilisi, Georgia, is already painting impressionistic landscapes with remarkable precision—entirely from memory. Without any formal training, he mixes his own paints and applies them to canvas with intuitive control. His mother, Mariam Jakhaia, a clinical psychologist, says his talent has developed naturally and without prompting.

Andria’s artistic journey began early. At just seven months old, he showed an unusual interest in art supplies. By age one, he was already using crayons and brushes, and by two, he was recreating characters like the owl from The Gruffalo, demonstrating that he was observing and replicating real images rather than simply doodling. A turning point came after a family seaside trip, when Andria painted an ocean scene entirely from memory—convincing his mother that this was more than a passing hobby.

Now three and a half, Andria has completed 14 paintings. He gravitates toward scenes of nature, favoring the sea, green landscapes, and animals. Although the family’s resources are limited, his parents are committed to nurturing his gift, investing in better art supplies to support his passion. You can watch Andria in action in the video below.

Culture

$500 Strawberries

When you think of luxury food, fruit probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—but in Japan, a single strawberry can fetch up to $500. Known as the Bijin-Hime, or “beautiful princess,” this rare variety is grown by Mikio Okuda on a farm in Gifu Prefecture. A full box of these strawberries can sell for over $4,000, making them one of the most expensive fruits in the world.

What justifies the staggering price? It starts with quality. Each Bijin-Hime is about the size of a baseball, exceptionally sweet, juicy, and aromatic—some say they carry a light rose fragrance. But the real driver of value is their rarity: only 500 are grown each year in climate-controlled greenhouses. Every strawberry is hand-pollinated either by Okuda himself or by bees under his watch, ensuring near-perfect consistency.

In Japan, fruit like this isn’t just for eating—it’s for gifting. There’s a deep-rooted cultural tradition of presenting flawless fruit as a symbol of respect or celebration. Melons, grapes, and mangoes also occupy this luxury space, often commanding similar or even higher prices. To many, these strawberries are less about indulgence and more about status and craftsmanship. As British chef Paul Hollywood once said, they taste like a mix between an apple, a grape, a strawberry, and a bouquet of roses—and yes, he believed they were worth every yen.

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