Let's keep it simple

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The chief executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry argues that the time has come to roll the United Kingdom's four research councils into one national body that would be responsible for the fields of engineering and physical sciences, particle physics and astronomy, biotechnology and biological sciences, and the natural environment. He believes that such a move would be to the benefit of the entire science community in the UK.

Government domestic functions, Science, Space & Technology, Analysis, Science and technology policy, Science and state, Science policy

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Muse of the lab shapes edgy art

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Science and the new materials it produces can help inspire artists while the work they produce can inspire scientists to think about their work in a new way. Mark Miodownik, a lecturer in mechanical engineering at King's College London, has worked with artist Jane Prophet to help her use novel materials in her work.

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Visual Arts, Usage, Personal narratives, Technology application, Art

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Fury at research underspend

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MPs and academics have reacted angrily to the news that research councils had "accidentally" underspent by millions of pounds. The Medical Research Council revealed that it had underspent by UKPd52 million from its about UKPd500 million budget for 2004-2005, while other research councils also recorded underspends.

Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Basic Research, Research

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