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A SpaceX crew capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station on March 16, delivering four new astronauts to the orbiting laboratory. The newcomers will spend the next few days learning the station's ins and outs from their predecessors, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will return to Earth later this week after an unexpected extended mission.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during an online G7 summit marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, urged caution against sending the wrong message to Russia during peace negotiations. He emphasized the need for G7 unity and continued support for Ukraine, while condemning Russia's military cooperation with North Korea.

AIREC, an AI-driven humanoid robot, demonstrates its potential as a future caregiver for Japan's aging population, offering assistance with tasks like changing diapers and preventing bedsores. However, challenges remain in ensuring safe physical interaction and affordability, with AIREC not expected to be ready for use in nursing care facilities until around 2030.

The Japanese government has decided to assess the feasibility of introducing human challenge trials for vaccine and drug development, aiming to improve the efficiency of vaccine development and bring Japan's clinical trials in line with international standards. This decision comes after the country's COVID-19 vaccine development lagged behind foreign counterparts, highlighting the need for faster and more efficient vaccine development pro...

The Japanese government has begun releasing its massive stockpile of rice to combat soaring prices, with the first batch of surplus rice hitting supermarket shelves as early as the end of March. This move is expected to bring welcome relief to shoppers who have been struggling with the high cost of the staple food.