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- 1Surrendering Our Cognitive Skills to Machines●"In surrendering to a quick technological fix, we are, moment by moment, doing less sensing, navigating, remembering, wa
An essay on Aeon argues that by outsourcing everyday tasks to quick technological fixes, people are losing core capacities such as sensing, navigating, remembering, walking and paying attention. The piece contends that machines and algorithms are quietly retraining human abilities to work against us. Readers are sharing it widely, debating whether technology's convenience comes at the cost of our own mental and physical skills.
- 2Ajinomoto Launches Nutrition Service at AEON Stores▼Ajinomoto Brings Nutrition Service to AEON Retail
Ajinomoto has introduced a nutrition service at AEON retail locations, bringing its food and nutrition expertise directly into a major grocery chain. The partnership means shoppers can access nutrition-related support and guidance while shopping at AEON stores. Details on the exact scope of the offering, which regions are involved and how the service will operate have not yet been made clear.
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Vegalta Sendai will hold a public viewing of a match at Aeon Mall Sendai Izumi in October 2026, according to an announcement carried by Kahoku Shimpo Online. The event, titled 'Vegalta Sendai Public Viewing in Aeon Mall Sendai Izumi', will let fans watch a game together on a big screen. Fans in the Sendai area are sharing the news as they look ahead to gathering for the club's match.
- 4AEON subsidiary to close 100 stores, company announces●[Breaking News] AEON Mid-Term Earnings Press Conference: Subsidiary to Close 100 Stores; How Did ...
Japanese retail giant AEON held its mid-term earnings press conference, announcing that a subsidiary will close around 100 stores. The news is drawing wide attention in Japan as viewers weigh what the closures mean for the country's retail sector, local jobs and shopping options. Details on which locations and timelines have not been spelled out beyond the headline announcement.
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An Aeon essay argues that much life-saving scientific knowledge already exists but remains scattered and unused, and explores how it could be assembled and put into practice. Readers are debating whether the bottleneck in science is producing new discoveries or organizing and applying what we already know, and what practical steps could close that gap.
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Aeon has released its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending February 2027, filing its interim earnings report under Japanese accounting standards on a non-consolidated basis. The disclosure came via a timely announcement on October 13, 2026, and investors are reviewing the figures for signals on the retail group's performance and outlook.
- 7New dinosaur biomechanics research paper accepted●Manuscript accepted! # palaeontology # palaeobiology # dinosaurs # biomechanics # science
A researcher in palaeobiology has announced that a manuscript on dinosaur biomechanics has been accepted for publication. The news is being shared within the science community on Mastodon, tagged under palaeontology, palaeobiology, dinosaurs, and biomechanics. Details of the study, the journal, and the authors have not yet been made public.
- 8Fukushima to screen brand film 'Fukufuku no Chizu' in Chofu●https://www. wacoca.com/media/789804/ ふくしままっぷブランドムービー『ふくふくの地図』 特別上映会＆トークセッションを イオンシネマ シアタス調布にて11月27日(金)開催！！ | 福島県総務部広報課
Fukushima Prefecture's public relations division will hold a special screening of its brand movie 'Fukufuku no Chizu' (Fukufuku Map) along with a talk session at AEON Cinema Theaters Chofu on Friday, November 27. The event promotes the prefecture's map-based branding project showcasing Fukushima's local charm, and is being publicised to invite audiences in the Tokyo area.