Tests begin at new Middle East synchrotron
Commissioning of accelerator component starts at facility in Jordan
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Funding shortfall hits European X-ray laser facility
Russia gives €50m to help plug €150m funding gap, but more is needed
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Physics student awaits espionage trial in Iran
Omid Kokabee will appear before judge tomorrow, say close sources
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UK research chief defends ‘blacklisting’
EPSRC chief David Delpy claims new rules for grant-awarding process have boosted success rates to 30%
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Australian climate researchers face death threats
Targeted researchers have been moved to more secure offices
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New head for US nuclear-weapons lab
Charles McMillan takes over as boss of the Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Willard Boyle: 1924–2011
Nobel-prize-winning physicist and digital-camera pioneer dies at 86
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African Astronomical Society debuts in Cape Town
Society will promote astronomy as a tool for development
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Martin Rees wins £1m Templeton Prize
Astronomer honoured for posing "big questions" despite "rather boring" views on science and religion
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NASA’s research ability in space under threat
Report calls for increased funding after being "dramatically" reduced
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