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UK Antarctic research centre’s future hangs in the balance
British politicians have harshly criticised proposals to merge two world-leading research institutes, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Oceanography Centre. But even if it continues independently, it was also confirmed today that 10% of science staff at BAS are likely to lose their jobs.
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