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Cambodia and Japan launched a two-day training program bringing together 120 officials, academics, and business leaders to strengthen the country's science and innovation capacity. The partnership aims to turn scientific knowledge into real economic growth by 2030.
The UK and Japan just announced a major science collaboration worth over £27 million that will advance gene therapy, quantum computing, and next-generation communications. The partnership promises breakthrough treatments for rare diseases and cutting-edge technology that could transform healthcare and digital connectivity in both nations.
Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.
India and Japan just launched a major partnership to revolutionize healthcare and medical devices, combining Japan's advanced technology with India's skilled workforce. The collaboration also extends to cutting-edge quantum science research.
The United States and Japan just announced a groundbreaking $1 billion partnership to supercharge scientific discovery using artificial intelligence. The five-year collaboration aims to cut research time dramatically while advancing breakthroughs in quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and biotechnology.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
Japan's Environment Ministry is launching its first unified nationwide bear survey to better understand and safely manage human-wildlife interactions. Eight hundred automated cameras will track bear populations across northeastern Japan starting this month.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
Japan's resilient Hayabusa2 spacecraft is preparing to fly closer to an asteroid than almost any mission before. After delivering precious space samples to Earth in 2020, the hardy explorer is proving there's plenty of science left in the tank.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
Scientists in Japan have cracked a 30-year challenge in clean energy, creating a ceramic material that efficiently converts hydrogen to electricity at temperatures far lower than ever achieved. This breakthrough could make hydrogen fuel cells practical for everyday use, bringing carbon-free energy closer to reality.
Japan just became the latest nation to outlaw gene editing for designer babies, backing its ban with serious consequences. The new law protects against unproven technology while keeping the door open for legitimate medical research.
Japan and the United States are teaming up to build a synthetic diamond plant that could revolutionize chip manufacturing. The facility is a cornerstone of Japan's massive $550 billion investment in American innovation.
Mark Brazil marked his 70th birthday by embarking on a "big year" of birding across Japan, traveling 256 days through 24 prefectures. His journey reveals how both aging travelers and modern Japan have transformed since his first visits in the 1980s.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
Japan just made history by pulling rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, a world-first mission that could transform the country's economic independence. The breakthrough could supply Japan with centuries worth of critical materials for phones, electric cars, and green technology.
Tom Feiling traveled across Japan's shrinking towns to tell human stories behind depopulation statistics. His book "Alone in Japan" captures honest conversations revealing both challenges and unexpected connections in remote communities.
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