All Government articles – Page 75
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US slashes exposure limit for silica dust
US occupational safety agency halves the amount of crystalline silica dust workers can be exposed to
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NewsHome Office unveils strategy to tackle UK forensics problems
Improving quality, strengthening the research base and centralising some services are among the UK government’s priorities for forensic science
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BusinessSanction lift triggers investment in Iran
Ambitious state plans and openness to foreign companies could combine to revive Iran’s chemical industry
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Science capital investment scrutinised in UK
National Audit Office criticises way funding decisions are made on science infrastructure
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NewsBrazil’s science squeeze
A crisis in Brazilian science is underway as money fails to materialise for researchers in universities
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NewsResearchers call on EU to save Italian research
Online petition demands EU pull brakes on research funding cuts in Italy
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NewsDecadal plan to boost Australian chemistry
Commercial opportunities to take centre stage in a country that has historically failed to capitalise on its strong research base
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NewsScience a priority for Indian government in latest budget
Rising funding for research includes a plan to turn 20 institutes into India’s Ivy League
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NewsSupreme Court lets EPA’s mercury pollution regulations stand
Obama’s controversial Mercury and Air Toxics Standards have been upheld by the US Supreme Court
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NewsThousands of pollinators at risk of extinction
Global assessment says pesticides are partly to blame for endangering bees and other pollinators
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NewsControls on owning hazardous chemicals come into force
It is now illegal in the UK to possess chemicals classed as ‘poisons’ or ‘explosives precursors’ without a licence
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NewsConcerns grow among scientists over new ‘anti-lobbying’ rules
Researchers petition against new regulations that could prevent them advising policymakers
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UK government to invest £167 million in doctoral training
PhD funding announced alongside £37 million boost for quantum technology research
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NewsSupreme court vacancy may jeopardise chemical regulation reform
Political fight over appointment of new supreme court judge could derail Toxic Substance Control Act modernisation
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NewsUS food and drug agency finally gets new head
The Senate has approved a new administrator for the Food and Drug Administration after months of delay and opposition
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OpinionRare earth magnates
China’s monopoly on production has a global impact, argues David Abraham
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NewsUpdated European regulation spells uncertainty for food nanomaterials
Questions over nanomaterial definition could hamper use in foods
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NewsUniversity leaders warn EU exit would harm UK research
More than 100 university heads claim a Brexit would damage the country’s position as a global leader in science
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NewsTurkish academics face repression after criticising government
Protests against Turkey’s military actions in Kurdish area spark arrests and harassment
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NewsWhite House science chief, agency heads sound alarm on funding
Obama’s science adviser joined directors at other funding bodies to call for the US to commit more of its GDP to R&D