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RESEARCH FUNDING: U.K. Cutbacks Rattle Physics, Astronomy
Daniel Clery
A change to the funding arrangements for U.K. physics and astronomy has led to the axing of a number of key projects and a likely cut of 25% in their grants pot for the next 3 years.