Mathematicians, firms to help govt solve social issues using AI
The use of AI and big data is spreading rapidly, creating more situations, in fields such as image processing, cryptography and finance, in which mathematical knowledge is…
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Processing power: Robot speeds production at Nagoya food manufacturer
The robot, which stands 1.53 meters tall and weighs 40 kilograms, was manufactured by RT Corp., a Tokyo-based robot-development company.
Atomic bomb survivor calls nuclear weapons ‘absolute evil’ at Vienna conference
Reflecting on his own experience, 82-year-old Sueichi Kido emphasized the horror of the nuclear weapon that devastated and claimed the lives of so many people.
US military ramps up activities in and around Okinawa
The US appears to be trying to improve the deployment capabilities of its forces in East Asia as part of efforts possibly aimed at deterring China and North Korea, amid a…
Japanese PM Kishida hopes to attend NPT review conference in US
It is rare for national leaders to participate in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review conferences. If Kishida attends, it would be a first for a Japanese prime minister.
North Korea abruptly stops importing Covid-19 containment goods from China
Daily new cases of fever in North Korea, as reported by its state news agency, have been declining since the country first acknowledged that it was fighting an outbreak in May.
Japan research group develops high-yield, salt-resistant rice strain
The research group is now considering collaborating with overseas researchers to speed adoption of the new salt-resistant gene in local rice strains.
Police preparing for possible Mt. Fuji eruption
The National Police Agency estimates that some 36,000 police officers will need to be mobilized for conducting rescue activities and guiding evacuees if an eruption occurs.
Osaka Court backs denial of same-sex marriage
Similar lawsuits are also underway at district courts in Tokyo and the cities of Nagoya and Fukuoka.
NTT Group introduces remote-first policy
The new teleworking system will be introduced in July and apply to approximately 30,000 employees at major NTT Group companies.