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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on July 23rd, 2024. In today’s news, researchers from the University of Bristol and other institutions have announced a new study on the Last Universal Common Ancestor, or LUCA. According to their findings, LUCA, the common ancestor of all life on Earth, is believed to have emerged approximately 300 million years after the formation of the Earth. This discovery sheds light on the early origins of life and the complex evolutionary history of our planet.

Moving on to our next story, the iconic Koshien Stadium, not only the home of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team but also a beloved symbol of high school baseball in Japan, is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary on August 1st. As part of the celebrations, the stadium will revive the traditional handwritten ‘Koshien characters’ in a digital font. These characters, which have been a part of Koshien’s history for decades, will be displayed on the scoreboard, paying homage to the stadium’s rich heritage and capturing the essence of Koshien’s popularity.

Next up, Kayac, an event management company, has released a free guide to game programming based on their ‘Game Programming Training’ event. The guide provides explanations and templates for creating games using code only, specifically focusing on 2D and 3D Unity projects. This initiative aims to encourage aspiring game developers to learn and explore the world of game programming.

In other news, the Japanese government has announced the winners of the ‘Japan Startup Awards 2024,’ which recognize entrepreneurs and startups with significant social impact. This prestigious award aims to support and promote innovative ideas and ventures that contribute to the growth of the startup ecosystem in Japan.

Moving on, on the 22nd, Nippon Television released a document titled ‘Guidelines for Drama Production at Nippon TV,’ addressing concerns raised by the ‘Sexy Tanaka-san’ controversy. The guidelines emphasize the importance of respecting all parties involved in the production process and ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

In the world of artificial intelligence, AWS Japan has launched the ‘Practical Application Promotion Program for Generative AI,’ a program designed to support both developers and users of generative AI in Japan. The program offers approximately 10 million dollars’ worth of credits to domestic businesses, aiming to foster the practical application of generative AI technology.

And finally, TVer, a streaming platform, has announced that it will exclusively live stream ‘almost all events’ of the Paris 2024 Olympics. As a first for Japanese commercial broadcasters, TVer will consolidate the live streaming of the Olympics, including events not broadcasted on terrestrial television. This move aims to provide viewers with comprehensive coverage of the Olympic Games.

That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for listening to TotemoTech. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest tech news and developments. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb.

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