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Scientists fear radio telescope may be shut in cuts

Scientists fear radio telescope may be shut in cuts
BBC Science Thursday 02 July 2026, 05:21 UTC 1 min read
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The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.

The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.
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