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British universities will soon be at another turning point. The danger is that they will succumb to financial pressure; but they have an opportunity to get a grip on their own affairs.
Could the Big Bang be an illusion caused by a generation of massive stars formed before galaxies came into being? A new study suggests this is unlikely but not impossible.
The rapid development of biotechnology is creating a demand for new skills. But the industry matures the emphasis will move towards more traditional skills in bioprocess enginering.
