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Research in Spain is suffering from a lack of direction and funds. M Vicente, a Spanish biologist, reports on a recent meeting of scientists to discuss their plight and Emilio Munoz (below) reports on one ray of hope — the setting up of a new research ministry.
Government scientists this week called off their industrial action after settlement of their prolonged pay dispute. Joe Schwartz reports on the scientists' attitudes towards the strike whose success took both union and management by surprise