Japan tightens focus in space research

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Japan's agenda for financial reform has resulted in a decision to implement substantial budget reductions in the country's space program. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) has responded by scrapping plans to develop the unmanned supply space shuttle HOPE for the country's International Space Station. NASDA now plans to tailor its technology development projects so that they are more responsive to user requirements.

Japan. National Space Development Agency

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Chemists set to gain in Japan

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There is continued research and development work in Japan relating to inorganic materials for use in engineering and electronics, even though the strong focus on ceramics and inorganic materials has waned. Agencies funding science have now turned their attention to nanotechnology, as have policy-makers.

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Japan in the post-genomics age

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Research on structural genomics in Japan is examined in detail. Protein engineering and structural biology are fields that look set to offer more employment in Japan

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