Sci-tech 1999-2000 | Archives | Trends in Japan

Overcoming Aphasia

(December 1, 2000)
New Software Helps a Range of Language Learners

The Cocoon Strikes Back

(November 17, 2000)
Innovative Products Could Revive a Dying Industry

Fighting Fakes

(November 6, 2000)
New 500-Yen Coin Could End Vending-Machine Headache

Up Up and Away

(October 26, 2000)
New Type of Passenger Plane in the Works

Where Have All the Birdies Gone?

(October 16, 2000)
Fewer Breeding Places for Small Birds

Umbilical Lifelines

(September 18, 2000)
Cord Blood Banking Takes Off

Barrier-Free Computing

(September 11, 2000)
Enabling ALS Patients to Use PCs

Machine Mecca

(September 5, 2000)
A Few Coins Now Buy Much More Than Soft Drinks

Getting Around Without Help

(August 10, 2000)
Innovative Assistive Walking Devices Under Development

A New Kind of GMO

(July 26, 2000)
Genetic Modification Targets Taste and Health Benefits

Phone Problems

(July 5, 2000)
Cellular Phone Etiquette Becomes a Major Issue

DVDs Selling Fast

(July 5, 2000)
Both Disks and Players Proving Popular

Fighting Computer Hackers

(June 26, 2000)
Business Is Good for Internet Security Firms

No Such Thing as "Out of Print"

(May 15, 2000)
Strong Future Prospects for On-Demand Printing

Platform One Is on Your Left

(May 15, 2000)
Voice Guidance System Developed for Visually Impaired

It's a Small World

(April 28, 2000)
Biosphere Experiment to Begin Soon

If You'd Rather Stop Puffing . . .

(April 28, 2000)
Japanese Government Supports Efforts to Quit Smoking

Genius Chimp

(April 4, 2000)
Ape Has Memory Span Comparable to Humans'

Donning Your PC

(March 31, 2000)
Soon You Will Be Able to Wear Your Computer

Allergy Season Arrives

(March 17, 2000)
This Year Threatens to Be the Worst Yet

Multimedia Blitz

(February 25, 2000)
A Big Experiment for a Small Village

Facing the Fallout

(January 6, 2000)
Nuclear Accident Questions Remain Unanswered

Green Machines

(January 4, 2000)
Eco-Friendly Cars Steal the Show in Tokyo

Human-Powered Electronics

(November 18, 1999)
The Latest Technology Relies on Primitive Energy Sources

What's the Beef?

(November 15, 1999)
Consumers React to Sales of Meat from Cloned Cows

What Are We Eating?

(October 13, 1999)
Moves Pick Up to Label Genetically Modified Food

Smelling Old?

(September 28, 1999)
Remedies for "Aging Odor" Are Developed

From Rice Planting to Air Traffic Control

(August 27, 1999)
Civilian Use of GPS Expanding

Organ Transplants

(August 16, 1999)
Operations More Common as Donor Cards Become Popular

Modern-Day Beacons

(August 16, 1999)
High-Rise Buildings Linked by Laser Beams

Recycling Society

(June 22, 1999)
Small Town's Effort Attracts Nationwide Attention

Jomon Fantasy

(June 22, 1999)
Resketching Japan's Prehistory

Robo-Monk

(May 28, 1999)
Sutra-Chanting Doll Becomes Temple Mascot

Cool New Products

(April 15, 1999)
Refrigerator Designers Focus on Features

First Light from Subaru

(March 31, 1999)
State-of-the-Art Telescope Is Completed

Order-Made Medicine

(March 16, 1999)
Looking at Genetic Data to Make More Effective Drugs

Fuel-Cell Fever

(March 9, 1999)
Working on the Battery for the Coming Century

One Hot Timepiece

(February 8, 1999)
New Watch Runs on Body Heat

Allergy-Free

(February 5, 1999)
Could an Old Human Nemesis Be the Cure-All?

Artificial Organs

(February 3, 1999)
New Technologies Give New Hope to Patients

Just Drive on Through

(January 8, 1999)
Electronic Toll Collection Ready for Use on Japan's Expressways