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Read article: Kilogram finally redefined as world’s metrologists agree to new formulation for SI units Instrumentation and measurement News Kilogram finally redefined as world’s metrologists agree to new formulation for SI units The kilogram, ampere, kelvin and mole will all be set in terms of fundamental constants
Read article: Robotic system targets brain tumours with high-intensity ultrasound Emerging therapies News Robotic system targets brain tumours with high-intensity ultrasound Researchers receive $3.5m to develop robotic technology for minimally invasive ultrasound treatment of brain tumours
Read article: US Congress set to welcome eight new members with scientific credentials Policy and funding News US Congress set to welcome eight new members with scientific credentials The success of the first-time candidates will roughly double the number of scientifically trained members in Congress
Read article: Citizen-science projects should be more diverse, says panel Education and outreach News Citizen-science projects should be more diverse, says panel Report states that more inclusive programmes can advance learning
Read article: Radiotherapy is ‘undervalued and needs greater investment’ Radiotherapy News Radiotherapy is ‘undervalued and needs greater investment’ A white paper commissioned by the Marie Curie Legacy Campaign calls for greater investment in radiotherapy
Read article: Thirty Meter Telescope project clears latest legal hurdle Telescopes and space missions News Thirty Meter Telescope project clears latest legal hurdle Hawaii’s supreme court rules in favour of construction starting for the embattled telescope
Read article: Europe pledges €1bn for applied quantum technologies Quantum News Europe pledges €1bn for applied quantum technologies Gala launch event for the EU "Quantum Flagship" highlights support for academic and industrial R&D in quantum communications, computing, simulation, metrology and sensing
Read article: Panel calls for more research into carbon-capture technologies Environment and energy News Panel calls for more research into carbon-capture technologies Report from the US National Academies of Sciences says meeting climate targets would require the use of “negative-emissions technologies”
Read article: International physics hub opens African outpost Policy and funding News International physics hub opens African outpost The East African Institute for Fundamental Research in Rwanda aims to raise the quality of science research and education in Africa
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