Science
NASA spacecraft crashes into asteroid in defense test
Scientists expect the impact will alter the rock's orbit
Science
Science
Japan space probe finds water in asteroid for first time
Confirmation may provide clues to origins of Earth's oceans
Technology
Hitachi's quasi-quantum computer to speed plastics research
Japan's Sekisui Chemical seeks to boost materials science R&D efficiency up to tenfold
Food & Beverage
Kirin 'Electric-Salt' bowl zaps food to enhance flavor
New technology aims to show healthy doesn't need to mean bland
COVID vaccines
Moderna sues Pfizer/BioNTech for patent infringement over COVID vaccine
U.S. company accuses rival of copying mRNA technology from before pandemic
Semiconductors
China-born scientist, once U.S. target, discovers 'best' chip material
MIT professor helps find semiconductor substance better than silicon
Science
Japan asteroid probe hints at how organic matter could reach Earth
Materials from space may have contributed to the building blocks of life
Japan immigration
Japan screens foreign researchers for espionage risks
Visa applicants must disclose sponsors and travel histories under new rule
Science
China tops U.S. in quantity and quality of scientific papers
Report finds rapidly expanding Chinese research footprint while Japan falters
Science
Tea before bed? Study suggests matcha can help with sleep
Taking pill form also shows benefits for dementia symptom, researchers say
Science
South Korea's 1st lunar orbiter lifts off on SpaceX rocket
Seoul joins exploration spree with mission to scout future landing spots on moon
The Big Story
Defying death: Japan and Singapore lead Asia's stem cell research race
In the world's fastest-aging societies, regenerative therapies attract the rich and curious
Startups
EV batteries: Recycling startup extracts cobalt, nickel 100 times faster
Japan's Emulsion Flow Technologies aims to begin commercial operations next year
Technology
China closes in on Japan's hydrogen technology patent lead
Race to develop ultimate clean fuel heats up as Japanese filings slow by 30%
Science
NASA's new telescope shows star death, dancing galaxies
$10bn James Webb Space Telescope marks new step in astronomy
Technology
Tuna in the sky: Japan students tap AR to make mask-wearing fun
Surrealistic photo ops seen adding excitement to events, tourism and more
Aerospace & Defense
South Korea succeeds in 2nd home-developed space rocket attempt
Nuri rocket puts test satellite into orbit in boost for nation's space program
Science
NASA's next Mars copter to have rotors tested in Japan
Tohoku University wind tunnel will simulate extraterrestrial conditions
Science
Japan asteroid probe finds 23 amino acids, researchers confirm
'Fossil' from early solar system advances understanding into origin of life
