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Funding boost for Techniquest brings science to life

10 April 2012 | No comments

Techniquest and Techniquest Glyndŵr are to receive Welsh Government funding of £1, 300,600 and £349,400 respectively to further extend their science and mathematics programmes for schools.

New feed supplement aims to boost health and wealth

27 January 2012 | No comments

A natural feed supplement aimed at producing healthy premium milk all year round is under development in Wales with support from the Welsh Government.

Solar panel tariffs granted second reprieve as the Government’s appeal is rejected

25 January 2012 | No comments

The Government’s second appeal towards feed-in tariff rates has once again been rejected. It was ruled that the Government couldn’t apply changes “with such a retrospective effect”.

Quantum computer chip breakthrough in Bristol

14 December 2011 | No comments

A new quantum computer chip that could help us to learn of the quantum world and herald a new age in home computing, has seen an impressive breakthrough at the university of Bristol.

Britain slow on the uptake with high speed internet?

14 December 2011 | No comments

A report by Ofcom has found that take-up of superfast broadband in the UK is very low despite now being available in many parts of the country.

Orbital solar power plants touted for energy needs

14 November 2011 | No comments

The sun’s abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international scientific group.

UKRC co-ordinates four year European higher education and research initiative

15 August 2011 | No comments

The INTEGER Project is a partnership of five organisations in five European countries, working to improve the career progression of women scientific researchers through sustainable structural change with top-level leadership and commitment within each institution.

David Willetts secures agreement for cheaper access to space

4 July 2011 | No comments

Science Minister David Willetts has today secured agreement to reduce costs for UK operators of satellites, paving the way for cheaper access to space. This will be done in two stages.

MPs warn astronomy and particle physics budget cuts will hit UK science hard

13 May 2011 | No comments

The Science and Technology Committee warns that the UK’s prominence in astronomy and particle physics, and its ability to attract and inspire the next generation of scientists in these areas, could be at risk if reduced budgets hit the UK’s growth prospects, reputation and expertise.

Teachers and Imperial join forces to add spark to classroom physics

13 April 2011 | No comments

Teachers found themselves back in the classroom during the Easter break yesterday, but on the other side of the desk, thanks to a new workshop run by the Department of Physics at Imperial College London.

Pupils see science in action

7 February 2011 | No comments

Ten Scottish pupils and teachers were in Geneva today to help raise awareness of Scotland’s role in cutting-edge science and to promote careers in the field.