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The strategic importance of STI is growing in today's society, and countries are competing to achieve excellence in this field. Innovation is facilitated in an environment where diverse human resources interact, collaborate, and compete.

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key player in global economic growth and technological innovation.

Japan is set to return to the deepest part of the world ocean with a new autonomous probe that will collect samples and also search for marine resources in Japan's exclusive economic zone.

In the segment 'A Look Around Innovation,' we introduce research and development (R&D) sites that have led to social implementation.

Robots utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) that can transform themselves while working on the lunar surface aim to build a habitable city for humans by 2050-an ambitious goal that seems straight out of science fiction.

From the Honda Foundation (Chairman Hiroto Ishida)-sponsored lecture and discussion meeting "Challenging the mysteries of sleep: Wellness starting from healthy sleep"