Science
China tops U.S. in quantity and quality of scientific papers
Report finds rapidly expanding Chinese research footprint while Japan falters
Science
Science
Tea before bed? Study suggests matcha can help with sleep
Taking pill form also shows benefits for dementia symptom, researchers say
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%
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 Industries
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
Science
Japan asteroid probe finds amino acids, filling in origin of life
Hayabusa2 brought back building blocks of proteins from time when Earth formed
COVID vaccines
Japan approves Novavax COVID vaccine, adding fourth option
Jab, different from Pfizer and Moderna's mRNA vaccines, provides 'diversity'
Biotechnology
Hong Kong biotech startup Medera bets on 'heart in a jar'
Company aims to cut drug development time and costs by replacing animal testing
Science
Russia grows isolated in scientific community after Ukraine invasion
International Space Station and vaccine research face potential blow from severed ties
Coronavirus
New COVID-19 'deltacron' variant confirmed in Brazil
Mixed variant has traits of delta and omicron, but details still scarce
Coronavirus
Omicron subvariant's spread threatens to prolong COVID wave
Highly contagious BA.2 becoming dominant in more countries
Coronavirus
Omicron risk slashed by simple measures: world's fastest supercomputer
Japan's Fugaku simulations find sneeze guards, fans effective in tiny restaurants
Science
U.S. man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant
Genetically modified pig organs could help alleviate shortage of donated organs
Science
Japan joins Arctic race with 1st research icebreaker for region
$295m ship will enable full-year observation of climate change effects
Technology
SoftBank codevelops battery with twice the capacity of lithium-ion
Lithium-air technology shows promise for miniaturization of drones
COVID vaccines
Pfizer booster highly effective against omicron: study
Receiving just 2 shots offers almost no protection against COVID-19 variant
Coronavirus
Genetic factor may soften COVID blow for Japanese: study
Research suggests T cells that remember cold viruses react to SARS-CoV-2
Science
Nobel laureate Yamanaka to step down as head of iPS cell lab
Kyoto University researcher plans to continue stem cell studies
Technology
Japan's Fugaku retains title as world's fastest supercomputer
Four-peat achieved but U.S. and China rivals poised for top spot as soon as next year
Companies
Japan bedding maker measures snooze quality in new sleep lab
Romance gathers objective product data for online shoppers
Climate Change
Nobelist Manabe eschewed Japanese 'harmony' for American candor
Climate change scientist warns against inaction and lack of curiosity