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'Science cuts' risking Oxfordshire's economy warns lord

The impending cuts are already leading to scientists moving away according to the Oxford-based head of the Lords Science and Technology Council.

Science funding: The impending cuts are already leading to scientists moving away according to the Oxford-based head of the Lords Science and Technology Council. He has today written to the Science Minister to explain why he thinks his industry should be saved from the cuts.

Food: A panel of world-leading specialists in nutrition and behaviour will come together in Oxford for a one-day-only event, looking at these and many other burning issues surrounding 21st Century diet and its impact on our mental health, well being and performance.

Alzheimer's: Scientists in Oxford have made a discovery which could help us to understand why some people are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Electric gates: Do you have an automatic gate on your drive? Manufacturers are meeting this week to try and ensure they are safe after the deaths of two children this year.

TA training: Territorial Army soldiers from Oxfordshire are undergoing intensive training in Devon, in readiness to deploy to Afghanistan next year. The soldiers from A Company, 7 Rifles, based in Abingdon, are being tested in a number of scenarios to prepare them for the challenges they might face in Helmand Province.

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Thu 23 Sep 2010 16:00

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  • Thu 23 Sep 2010 16:00