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With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell Bank and UK astronomy?

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With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell Bank and UK astronomy?
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The UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) recently announced funding cuts to a range of physics and astronomy projects as it seeks to reduce costs. One of the most high-profile casualties is e-MERLIN, a network of seven radio telescopes spread across the UK, including the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank.

To discover what the cuts could mean for UK science and the livelihoods of those affected, podcast host Andrew Glester caught up with two astronomers at Jodrell Bank: Si

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