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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Ian Sample Science editor

UK ‘could lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities

Jodrell Bank radio telescope, Cheshire.
Scientists in particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics have been told their grants will be cut by nearly a third. Photograph: Ian Thraves/Alamy

Hundreds of early career researchers have warned the UK will lose a generation of scientists after the announcement of significant cuts to physics projects and research facilities.

Scientists working in particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics have been told their grants will be cut by nearly a third, with project leaders asked to report back on how their research would fare with cuts up to 60%.

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