1. Physics societies of Japan and Germany have issued a joint declaration advocating for peaceful use of science and technology, following a signing ceremony in Munster, Germany.
2. The declaration emphasizes the potential misuse of physics for hostile purposes in the past, and encourages physicists to contribute to humanity's survival and advancement by promoting peaceful applications.
3. The declaration also calls on international physical societies and academic organizations to join them in abstaining from the development of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons. Additionally, this year marks the 100th anniversary of a groundbreaking quantum mechanics paper, and has been designated as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations.