Japan Prize awarded to researchers of medicine, atmosphere

Japan Prize awarded to researchers of medicine, atmosphere

TOKYO, Japan - John Houghton (L), former director of Britain's Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research, is awarded Japan Prize for his achievements in researching atmospheric structures at a ceremony at the National Theater in Tokyo on April 20. (Kyodo)

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