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G7 science ministers have committed to strengthening international collaboration on scientific research, as nations work together to build back better from the pandemic.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) celebrates its 20th anniversary on 2 July 2021 as the science inside UK defence and security.
The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been awarded £3.5 million to develop innovative new missile systems.
As one of our leading experts, Junayd pushes the boundaries of space technology. He even helped the UK government operate its first satellite in over 17 years.
The shaft and silo project ‘advanced transition’ work is getting underway at Dounreay.
Omar is one of Dstl's newest recruits. His role in electro-optic countermeasures mixes "really cool scientific stuff" with working alongside the armed forces.
The design for a safer and more effective way to breach doors is based on research by Dstl and has been licensed to a specialist UK company.
The Prime Minister was able to see first-hand the pivotal role NIBSC has played in getting safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to the UK public during the pandemic.
Science lab urges best minds in industry, academia, engineering, science, and technology to work with UK specialists to combat future threats.
The Government Chemist team have published a report summarising the findings of a ring trial to assess laboratories’ performance in measuring CBD and controlled cannabinoids
Tests on the MAST Upgrade machine at Culham Science Centre are crucial for developing fusion power plants.
Following her degree in artist blacksmithing, Louise has become a full time electronics engineering apprentice at Dstl.
Louise Bonati feels valued and supported in her career as a scientist in a specialised team at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Steve is one of many physicists delivering life-saving science and key innovations at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.
A scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has revealed promising results during research study to improve antibiotic based therapies.
British scientists will play a leading role in a new mission to study the geology and atmosphere of Venus, our neighbouring planet, helping determine whether it was once habitable – and why Earth became the only known planet…
Cutting-edge engineering system passes its first major test, sealing a deep borehole in one of the rock types that could host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)
Today (Thursday 3rd June), hundreds of tiny worms are being flown to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of an experiment to understand more about human muscle loss and how to prevent it.
Patrick Vallance writes about the aim to have vaccines and therapeutics available at scale within 100 days. This piece was published in the Financial Times.
The government has begun its search for a chief executive of the Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA) – the UK’s new, independent science funding body.
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