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Read article: Fermilab faces protest over visitor restrictions Policy and funding News Fermilab faces protest over visitor restrictions Visitors and even Fermilab employees have found themselves restricted to specific buildings
Read article: UK announces £45m boost for quantum technology research Quantum News UK announces £45m boost for quantum technology research The cash will be used to support 49 projects in the application of quantum technologies
Read article: Winners announced for the 2023 Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund Diversity and inclusion News Winners announced for the 2023 Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund Ten new awardees revealed, taking the number of physics PhD students supported by the fund to 31
Read article: CERN physicists meet in London to plot future collider plans Particle and nuclear News CERN physicists meet in London to plot future collider plans Leading experts from academia and industry came together to review recent progress on the Future Circular Collider
Read article: Astronomers downsize proposed Arecibo observatory replacement Astronomy and space News Astronomers downsize proposed Arecibo observatory replacement The Next Generation Arecibo Telescope would involve replacing the 305 m collapsed telescope with an array of small parabolic antennas
Read article: Sony announces venture into quantum computing via UK firm Quantum Motion Quantum News Sony announces venture into quantum computing via UK firm Quantum Motion Move represents Japanese electronics giant's first push into quantum computing
Read article: Australia sets out A$1bn national quantum strategy Quantum News Australia sets out A$1bn national quantum strategy The country aims to become a global player in quantum technologies by the end of the decade
Read article: Environmental groups sue US aviation watchdog following the failed launch of SpaceX’s Starship craft Astronomy and space News Environmental groups sue US aviation watchdog following the failed launch of SpaceX’s Starship craft The launch on 20 April caused significant damage to the launchpad and the surrounding area
Read article: Germany reveals €3bn plan to build a quantum computer by 2026 Quantum News Germany reveals €3bn plan to build a quantum computer by 2026 The move is part of an initiative to be competitive with countries that have already taken steps to build a quantum computer