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UK science minister: research must be saved from cuts
David Willetts is making the right noises about science funding in the UK - but is that enough to save it from cuts, asks Roger Highfield
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Science education put at risk by new Academies Act
The Academies Act made it through Parliament this week - but what does it mean for the future of science education, asks Imran Khan
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Unlikely ideas prove how damaging science cuts will be
Ideas once thought mad or bad are now vital to our way of life. Politicians take note: even unpromising brainwaves can have a huge legacy
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Don't let Britain's politicians ruin science
Research in the UK is under threat from people who do not understand the point of science, says Robert M. May
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UK scientists plan petitions and protests against cuts
A coalition of UK scientists called "Science is Vital" plan to show Parliament the dangers of cutting the national science budget
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UK science: history tells us cuts would be a mistake
Britain hasn't always been home to well-funded scientific research – and we should learn from past mistakes, suggests Keith Burnett
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Rise up to defend UK science
The Science is Vital movement hopes to fend off cuts to UK science funding this month – and it needs your help to succeed
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David Cameron: Science isn't even on his radar
The UK's Prime Minister remains tight-lipped about science funding – which could signal cuts, suggests Roger Highfield
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Hey! Osborne! Leave our geeks alone
Hundreds of scientists protested on Saturday at the UK government's planned cuts to science funding
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What does the UK spending review mean for science?
Recently announced UK spending cuts have left science funding frozen for four years – but that doesn't mean that British science is secure just yet
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A failing future: UK Government lacks high-tech vision
A new government report highlights that technology could transform the UK economy. But who's going to lead the way?
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UK research spending decisions set for a shake-up
Britain's research funding recently escaped drastic cuts – but now it faces a new threat, as decision making may shift from scientists to bureaucrats
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UK coalition to downgrade scientific advice
The British government is coming under attack for downgrading the role of scientific advice within the department for business, innovation and skills
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UK science minister: next steps for science policy
The UK science minister spoke to the great and good from science and government this morning, outlining the future of funding, impact and immigration
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Government science advice should rest on trust
Imran Khan is Director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering For the first time since the 2009 sacking of David Nutt the government is updating its official Code of Practice for Scientific...
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Has the impact of 'Climategate' worn off?
Bob Ward is policy and communications director of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at London School of Economics and Political Science A new survey showing how...
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We need both scepticism and consensus
John Beddington is the UK government's chief scientific adviser and head of the Government Office for Science Science is progress, but not progress unchallenged. In our era of "instant solutions" and...
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Inflation erodes UK science budget
Bob Ward is policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at London School of Economics and Political Science Last week's budget presented...
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Why science is a vote winner
Bob Ward is policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at London School of Economics and Political Science Fewer than one in six people...
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America's climate choice: Put up or shut up
Bob Ward is policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at London School of Economics and Political Science A leading article in the 16...
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