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SCIENCEJul 28 · 15:55 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

The UK government is cutting funding to the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after 2028. Scientists and institutions have expressed alarm, warning of irreversible impacts on UK physics and astronomy. The University of Manchester is seeking alternative funding to keep the telescope operational.

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UK Research and InnovationorganizationLovell telescopetopicJodrell Bank ObservatoryplaceBrian CoxpersonPaul HowarthpersonUniversity of Manchesterorganizatione-MerlintopicUNESCO World Heritage Sitetopic
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