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The Japanese government has approved a bill introducing stricter regulations on artificial intelligence, aiming to curb harmful applications that may violate human rights, spread misinformation, or break laws. This move represents a shift from self-regulation to government oversight, aligning with a global trend towards mitigating potential negative impacts of AI.

NASA's Osiris-Rex mission has brought back asteroid samples containing the building blocks of life and evidence of an ancient water world, suggesting asteroids may have played a crucial role in bringing the ingredients for life to Earth. The findings, published in Nature and Nature Astronomy, provide the strongest evidence yet that asteroids may have played a crucial role in bringing the ingredients for life to Earth.

Researchers at Nagoya University have discovered that luteolin, a natural compound found in celery, broccoli, and other plants, may inhibit the graying of black hair. Their findings, published in the journal Antioxidants, suggest that luteolin could potentially be used to develop topical agents and oral supplements to prevent hair from turning gray.

Global markets rebounded on Tuesday after Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire with Russia, but concerns about the economic impact of U.S. tariffs continued to weigh on sentiment. Investors are anxiously awaiting the latest inflation data from the U.S. consumer price index reading for February, due on Wednesday.

The Akizuki, a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer, made a solo trip through the Taiwan Strait in early February 2023, marking the first time a Japanese destroyer had undertaken such a mission. The move was seen as a subtle message to China, which has been increasing its military presence around Japan's southwestern waters.