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Read article: ‘Call to arms’ for bioengineers to reduce animal testing Biophysics and bioengineering News ‘Call to arms’ for bioengineers to reduce animal testing Exploiting novel technologies such as bioprinting may help reduce the need for animal testing in chemical, drug and product development
Read article: Cosmic-ray detector heads to the International Space Station Astroparticle physics News Cosmic-ray detector heads to the International Space Station Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics
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Read article: Judge approves telescope go-ahead Projects and facilities News Judge approves telescope go-ahead Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics
Read article: Ireland joins LOFAR radio-telescope network Policy and funding News Ireland joins LOFAR radio-telescope network Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics
Read article: Cutbacks hit radio-telescope project Policy and funding News Cutbacks hit radio-telescope project First phase of SKA will have fewer antennas and a smaller collecting area
Read article: UK commits £246m to developing battery technology Energy storage and management News UK commits £246m to developing battery technology The “Faraday Challenge” aims to boost the country’s expertise in battery technologies
Read article: Work begins on US neutrino experiment Policy and funding News Work begins on US neutrino experiment Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics
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Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays