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YouTuber Mark Rober's video comparing Tesla's Autopilot with Luminar's lidar technology sparked controversy for misleadingly testing an older driver-assistance system instead of the latest FSD. Despite the misleading nature of the test, the results showcased the superior performance of lidar in object detection and collision avoidance, highlighting the growing interest in this technology for autonomous driving.

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have sparked concerns of a trade war, with Asian nations expressing varying degrees of concern and China retaliating with its own levies on American goods. The situation remains fluid, with potential for further escalation and significant implications for the global economy.

Japan's space agency, JAXA, plans to increase the launch frequency of its flagship H3 rocket to seven or more annually from the Tanegashima Space Center. This ambitious goal will be achieved through upgrades at the launch site, including increased liquid oxygen storage and assembly buildings, as well as the introduction of new instruments for faster rocket assembly.

Terumi Tanaka, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, a Nobel laureate organization of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, strongly criticized the Japanese government's decision not to attend an anti-nuclear weapons meeting in March. He argued that Japan should share its experiences in providing support for atomic bomb victims at the international meeting and fulfill its role in promoting nuclear disarmament.

Researchers at Chiba University are developing space farming techniques to grow fresh produce on the moon, aiming to establish a lunar farm by the 2040s and provide astronauts with nutritious food while reducing reliance on pre-packaged space food. This research also holds potential for improving agricultural efficiency and sustainability on Earth.