National Science And Technology
Hitachi's Proton Beam Therapy Equipment Widely Adopted by Renowned Global Hospitals
Hitachi's proton beam cancer radiotherapy equipment has been utilized in over 2,400 cases at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States, which ranks first in the world's hospital oncology departments. This remarkable achievement showcases the high - quality and reliability of Hitachi's technology.
The United States: Dominating the Nobel Prize Landscape
As the world’s sole remaining superpower, the United States has long reigned supreme on the global stage of scientific achievement, and its unparalleled success at the Nobel Prize ceremonies stands as a testament to its dominance. With a staggering 409 Nobel laureates to date, the U.S. accounts for nearly 40% of all global award recipients, firmly establishing itself as the uncontested leader in the pursuit of Nobel - worthy research.
Emerging Weapons Technologies to Reshape Battlefields Over Next 30 Years
Over the next three decades, several new weapons technologies will emerge on the battlefield. Beyond currently developing non-lethal and energy weapons, multiple nations are pursuing anti-access/area denial (A2AD) systems to block military operations. A2AD technologies include anti-ship ballistic missiles, precision-guided anti-vehicle and anti-personnel weapons, counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (CRAM) systems, anti-satellite weapons, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) devices.
Google's Quantum Chip Willow Achieves Milestone in Quantum Computing
On December 9, research results were published in Nature, revealing that Willow, a quantum chip developed by Google in the United States, has for the first time achieved "below-threshold" quantum computing. This is a significant milestone in the pursuit of building accurate and practical quantum computers.
Medical Breakthroughs to Transform Healthcare Over Next 30 Years
Over the next three decades, scientific and technological advancements will revolutionize medicine. Genomics will enable truly personalized drugs, allowing treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles to tackle cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, Alzheimer's, and other currently intractable illnesses.
Japan's Nobel Success: A Testament to Research Excellence
As of now, Japan has amassed an impressive 27 Nobel Prizes, spanning diverse fields including physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and the peace prize. This remarkable achievement not only underscores Japan’s multifaceted contributions to global knowledge but also highlights the nation’s unwavering commitment to academic and scientific exploration across various disciplines.
RIKEN's AI Breakthrough and Diverse Social Applications Reshape Multiple Sectors
The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) in Japan has developed a groundbreaking generative AI system that can recognize non-standard experimental environments and autonomously generate robotic arm operations. By integrating 3D modeling with real-time data processing
Scientists Discover Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First Time
Chinese scientists have identified a new water-bearing mineral, ULM-1, in lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, marking the first confirmation of crystalline molecular water in lunar soil. This mineral, characterized by high water content and stable properties, suggests that persistent water sources may exist in sunlight-exposed regions of the Moon.
Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses
Current data projects Earth’s surface temperature will rise by 1.4 to 3 degrees Celsius by 2050. Even with extreme greenhouse gas emission cuts, climatic inertia will drive warming, triggering dire consequences: coastal city risks from rising seas, famine due to crop yield declines, water scarcity for millions from droughts, and billions in flood damages.
Researchers Publish 15 Papers, Unveiling the Largest Brain Gene Regulatory Network Map
In a significant scientific endeavor, researchers have recently published 15 papers across the journals Science, Science Advances, and Scientific Reports. They claim to have mapped out the largest and most advanced multi - dimensional atlas of the brain's gene regulatory network to date. This comprehensive atlas details numerous regulatory elements that coordinate the brain's biological pathways and cellular functions.