Japan's NARO develops new technology to zap flying insects Nikkei Asia ================ Source link … [Read more...] about Japan's NARO develops new technology to zap flying insects – Nikkei Asia
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Japan to pay companies to keep sensitive patents secret- Nikkei
Japan's National Diet Building is pictured in Tokyo, Japan, May 31, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonDec 25 (Reuters) - Japan will compensate companies to keep secret patents with potential military applications under proposed legislation, the Nikkei reported on Sunday, without citing sources.The patents under review of the proposed economic security legislation will include … [Read more...] about Japan to pay companies to keep sensitive patents secret- Nikkei
Japan to Pay Companies to Keep Sensitive Patents Secret Nikkei | Technology News
(Reuters) - Japan will compensate companies to keep secret patents with potential military applications under proposed legislation, the Nikkei reported on Sunday.The patents under review of the proposed economic security legislation will include technology that can help develop nuclear weapons, such as uranium enrichment and cutting-edge innovations like quantum technology, the … [Read more...] about Japan to Pay Companies to Keep Sensitive Patents Secret Nikkei | Technology News
Lick It Up: Japan Professor Creates ‘Tele-Taste’ TV Screen | Technology News
By Rikako Murayama and Rocky SwiftTOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese professor has developed a prototype lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavours, another step towards creating a multi-sensory viewing experience.The device, called Taste the TV (TTTV), uses a carousel of 10 flavour canisters that spray in combination to create the taste of a particular food. The flavour … [Read more...] about Lick It Up: Japan Professor Creates ‘Tele-Taste’ TV Screen | Technology News
Quantum computing: Japan takes step toward light-based technology – Nikkei Asia
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UK, Japan to co-operate on fighter jet engine technology
RAF C-17A Globemaster III heavy-lift aircraft, flown by 99 Squadron, lands at RAF Brize Norton base, in Oxfordshire, Britain August 29, 2021. Cpl 'Matty' Matthews/UK MOD Crown copyright 2021/Handout via REUTERS LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Britain said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with Japan to develop fighter aircraft engine technologies.The defence ministry said … [Read more...] about UK, Japan to co-operate on fighter jet engine technology
Chinese Autonomous Driving Startup Raises $157 Million From Hillhouse, Meituan | Technology News
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Haomo.AI, a Chinese autonomous driving startup controlled by Great Wall Motor's Chairman Wei Jianjun, has raised nearly 1 billion yuan ($157 million) in a funding round as investors increase bets on smart car technologies.Haomo will use the funds raised from investors - such as Hillhouse Capital's early-stage investment unit GL Ventures, Meituan, Qualcomm … [Read more...] about Chinese Autonomous Driving Startup Raises $157 Million From Hillhouse, Meituan | Technology News
Japan tightens scrutiny of foreign researchers in science and technology
Japanese universities have been asked to provide the details of foreign nationals working in sensitive areas of science and technology as part of a tighter screening of students and researchers pledged by the newly created minister for economic security.The enhanced scrutiny, according to people involved, is one of several measures introduced by Tokyo in response to growing … [Read more...] about Japan tightens scrutiny of foreign researchers in science and technology
California Halts Pony.ai’s Driverless Testing Permit After Accident | Technology News
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California regulator on Monday said it has suspended a driverless testing permit for startup technology firm Pony.ai following an accident - the first time it has issued such a suspension.On Oct. 28, a Pony.ai vehicle operating in autonomous mode hit a road center divider and a traffic sign in Fremont after turning right, showed the technology firm's … [Read more...] about California Halts Pony.ai’s Driverless Testing Permit After Accident | Technology News
Japan’s railway wants to improve disabled access with technology, but is it a long-term solution?
The European Union wants more of us to travel by train. The bloc went as far as to name this year the European Year of Rail, aiming to boost trains' 7 per cent share of passenger journeys in Europe.But train travel isn't always a convenient option for everyone. In Paris, 90 per cent of RER commuter rail stations are wheelchair accessible but wheelchair users cannot get on or … [Read more...] about Japan’s railway wants to improve disabled access with technology, but is it a long-term solution?