Academic Council Selection of 31 research plans to be implemented promptly by the government

Academic Conference Selection of 31 research plans to be implemented promptly by the government Selection on January 30 21:23

The Science Council of Japan, representing Japanese scientists, has selected 31 projects, including the establishment of a research center for infectious diseases, as research plans that should be implemented immediately by the government. The "International Linear Collider", a giant elementary particle experimental facility that is being discussed for attraction to Japan, was not selected.

The Science Council of Japan, which represents domestic scientists, has compiled a “Priority Research Plan” that has high priority and should be implemented promptly by the government based on academic significance every three years. A new plan was put together at the secretary meeting.

Among them are the establishment of a research center for infectious diseases centered on facilities that can handle highly pathogenic viruses such as Ebola virus, plans to improve the performance of the ALMA telescope in Chile, South America, which is being carried out in international projects, In addition, 31 projects were selected, including the "gravitational wave" observation facility in Gifu Prefecture and "KAGRA".

On the other hand, the "International Linear Collider", a giant elementary particle experimental facility that has been debated as to whether it should be attracted under the Kitakami Mountains in the Tohoku region in an international project, was not selected.

Regarding the attraction of the International Linear Collider, another committee of the Science Council of Japan said that it was `` not enough to support '' that the scientific results were not worth the huge cost burden, and this time too cautious You have shown your posture.

MEXT will consider the priority of the plan based on the results of this review.

Ryoichi Fujii, chairman of the subcommittee, said, "This is a result of discussions based on scientific achievements and feasibility. I think that the research is well-balanced from various research fields."