Expo 2025 tackles sustainable food and next-gen healthcare
During the Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Theme Week, food took centre stage, with a focus on sustainable practices deeply rooted in Japanese culture.Visitors joined craftspeople to build a traditional kioke barrel, used for fermenting soy sauce, symbolising collaboration in sustainability.
Inside the Relay the Food exhibition, discussions focused on nutrition and planetary health, Michelin-starred chef Murata Yoshihiro, CEO and Executive Chef of Kikunoi, underscored the low-carbon benefits of Japanese cuisine, which is vegetable-centred, light on meat, and often made without oil. 'This way of cooking and thinking,' he said, 'is a plus for global health.'
João Campari, Global Lead for Food and Agriculture at WWF International, warned that food waste is a critical problem: 'We're wasting about 40% of all food produced,' he said, citing climate-related crop issues and inadequate storage.
Health innovation took the spotlight during the Health and Well-Being Theme Week. Professor Sawa Yoshiki, a leading cardiac surgeon and Specially-Appointed Professor at University of Osaka, showcased progress in regenerative therapy using iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells.
'To overcome the heart failure pandemic,' he said, 'organ failure should be controlled by iPS cells. It is very promising.'
Artificial intelligence is also making inroads in medicine. Belgian immunologist Professor Damya Laoui sees AI as key to personalising cancer treatments: 'We're moving towards combination therapies tailored to each patient. That's where AI could help us.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Euronews
6 days ago
- Euronews
Expo 2025 tackles sustainable food and next-gen healthcare
At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the country is using its national strengths—craftsmanship, cuisine, and cutting-edge science—to address urgent global challenges. During the Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Theme Week, food took centre stage, with a focus on sustainable practices deeply rooted in Japanese joined craftspeople to build a traditional kioke barrel, used for fermenting soy sauce, symbolising collaboration in sustainability. Inside the Relay the Food exhibition, discussions focused on nutrition and planetary health, Michelin-starred chef Murata Yoshihiro, CEO and Executive Chef of Kikunoi, underscored the low-carbon benefits of Japanese cuisine, which is vegetable-centred, light on meat, and often made without oil. 'This way of cooking and thinking,' he said, 'is a plus for global health.' João Campari, Global Lead for Food and Agriculture at WWF International, warned that food waste is a critical problem: 'We're wasting about 40% of all food produced,' he said, citing climate-related crop issues and inadequate storage. Health innovation took the spotlight during the Health and Well-Being Theme Week. Professor Sawa Yoshiki, a leading cardiac surgeon and Specially-Appointed Professor at University of Osaka, showcased progress in regenerative therapy using iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells. 'To overcome the heart failure pandemic,' he said, 'organ failure should be controlled by iPS cells. It is very promising.' Artificial intelligence is also making inroads in medicine. Belgian immunologist Professor Damya Laoui sees AI as key to personalising cancer treatments: 'We're moving towards combination therapies tailored to each patient. That's where AI could help us.'
Euronews
15-07-2025
- Euronews
These high-speed trains in Italy react automatically to earthquakes
From Japan's long experience in earthquake management comes a technological leap forward also for the Italian railway network. From 3 May 2025, the first national Earthquake Early Warning System (EWS) will be operational on the Rome-Naples high-speed line. Implemented by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (FS Group), the project is the result of collaboration with the Railway Technical Research Institute (JR RTRI), a scientific body of the Japanese railways, and the Physics Department of the University of Naples Federico II. Combining academic know-how and expertise gained in one of the most seismically active areas on the planet, the system now represents a concrete model of innovation in railway safety. How does the new earthquake warning system work? The new Seismic Early Warning system on the Rome-Naples high-speed line is based on a series of integrated technologies that work in a coordinated manner to ensure timely intervention in the event of an earthquake. Accelerometer stations distributed along the line detect the first seismic waves, known as P waves, and send the data in real time via a high-capacity fibre optic network. Advanced software intelligence instantly analyses the information received, assessing the seismic hazard and determining the area to be secured. If a pre-determined risk threshold is exceeded, the system automatically acts on the railway signalling equipment, slowing down or stopping trains in transit in potentially affected areas. Once the seismic event is over, RFI staff can proceed with the checks and, through a dedicated control dashboard, authorise the resumption of circulation in total safety. Sensors along the entire route The technological heart of the system is represented by the accelerometer stations, highly sensitive devices capable of detecting ground accelerations caused by earthquakes already in their initial phases. These sensors are distributed along the entire Rome-Naples section, installed partly on the surface and partly in deep holes, so as to guarantee capillary coverage and minimise detection times. Their connection via an SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) fibre optic network enables fast and reliable data transmission, which is essential to activate countermeasures within seconds. Innovation and partnership The collaboration between RFI, the Physics Department of the University of Naples Federico II, and JR RTRI provided technical and scientific advice and in-depth expertise in railway earthquake warning systems. According to the operator RailTech, the system became operational on 3 May 2025 and, within two weeks, it was tested by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake. It saw trains on the Rome-Naples line were stopped as a precautionary measure. The EWS is only the first operational application on a high-speed line. As part of RFI's innovation plan, extensions are planned on other high-speed lines and on conventional lines equipped with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), with the aim of increasing the resilience of the national rail network. The introduction of EWS on the Rome-Naples HS network marks a concrete integration between advanced sensors, artificial intelligence and critical infrastructure: it is the first Italian case of cooperation between universities, railway companies and international institutes for seismic safety. The real test shows that, in little more than a month, the technology has passed the experimental phase, offering a replicable model in other sensitive areas of the country.
Euronews
08-07-2025
- Euronews
Iris Van Herpen unveils glowing algae dress at Paris Couture Week
At Paris Couture Week, Iris Van Herpen stunned audiences with a glowing 'living dress' pulsing with bioluminescent algae - the centerpiece of the Dutch designer's latest collection, Sympoiesis. Encased in a custom nutrient matrix, the algae shimmered in electric blue, blurring the line between organism and couture. Elsewhere, Van Herpen introduced wedding gowns crafted from lab-grown bio-protein, a futuristic Japanese fiber that's biodegradable and endlessly recyclable - a glimpse of a fashion industry reimagined for a new era. To further enhance the sensory experience, Van Herpen collaborated with master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian to create a bespoke fragrance. This custom scent was dispersed in waves throughout the venue during the show.
