Science
Japan to try beaming solar power from space in mid-decade
Promising tech harvests the sun's bounty day and night -- even in bad weather
Science
Technology
Japan's Fugaku supercomputer to help develop homegrown generative AI
Free Japanese-focused platform targeted for release in fiscal 2024
Science
Wooden satellites? Japan proves magnolia has right stuff for space
Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry test samples ahead of prototype launch
Technology
Mitsubishi Corp., others make $73.6m bet on fusion power in Japan
Consortium will invest in Tokyo-based startup, aim for early commercialization
Pharmaceuticals
Lab monkey prices soar in U.S. after China cuts off exports
Hunt for new supplier continues as Beijing keeps research animals on short leash
G-7 in Japan
G-7 science heads call for action to remove space debris from orbit
Ministers also agree AI, quantum computing are vital for green transition, national security
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Southeast Asia's space race chases wins in tourism, communications
Thailand plans smart-farming as Vietnam eyes tourist spaceport
Technology
Tokyo Tech doubles voltage of safer aqueous proton battery
Cell recharges faster than lithium-ion and won't burst into flames
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan plans expansion of homegrown GPS network to 11 satellites
Increase from 4 means Tokyo won't need to depend on U.S. system
Automobiles
China takes commanding lead in EV charging patents
BYD and others compete to speed process in world's largest market
International relations
G-7 science ministers to push for research funding transparency
Curbing Chinese influence on agenda at May meeting along with data accessibility
Science
Japan's ispace hopes to overcome failed moon landing with 2024 trip
Private startup sees stable finances after historic attempt goes awry
Science
Japan's ispace announces failure of 1st private moon landing attempt
CEO says startup took 'big step forward' with data before landing collected
Aerospace & Defense Industries
SpaceX's Starship explodes minutes after launch
Musk's company declares success for getting rocket off the ground
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone of Taiwan
33 flights had to alter their routes in a one-hour period, Taiwan says
Science
A real Jurassic Park? U.S. firm seeks 'to bring back' woolly mammoth
Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm expects calves by 2028
Science
China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu
Subtype of avian influenza does not appear to spread between people: WHO
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan delays next H-IIA launch, grounding all space rockets
Ongoing investigation into March H3 engine failure root of most recent setback
Technology
Japan quantum computer debut sets off scramble for tech breakthroughs
Machine has potential to revolutionize finance, EVs and drugs
