Science
Japan approves clinical trials of stem cell treatment for Parkinson's disease
Kyoto University to conduct first-ever iPS-based test for incurable disease
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Science
Space probe reaches asteroid -- now comes the tricky part
Japan's Hayabusa2 to return samples to Earth in 2020
Science
US-China space race puts moon back into the spotlight
Finding water on the lunar surface is seen as key to travel to planets beyond
Economy
Reducing Japan's plutonium stockpile easier said than done
Plan prompted by US pressure would squeeze power companies invested in fuel cycle
Business Trends
Tepco mulls closure of another Fukushima nuclear power plant
Public pressure mounts for utility to scrap remaining reactors in prefecture
Science
Japanese scientists probe the mysteries of food texture
Quantifying 'crispy' and 'chewy' points the way to new and better products
Science
Kyoto University to start providing Embryonic Stem cells for clinical studies
The move, a first for Japan, will widen applications of regenerative medicine
Science
Japan approves first trials of stem cell-based heart treatment
iPS procedure raises hopes for alternative to donations and artificial organs
