Paul Howarth
Coverage of Paul Howarth in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
The UK's Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory faces potential decommissioning after 2028 due to UK Research and Innovation ceasing public funding. Scientists, including Brian Cox and Paul Howarth, have criticized the decision, urging the new government to reconsider. The telescope, part of the e-Merlin network, has played a key role in radio astronomy for nearly 70 years.