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Kilo redefinition presents strategic innovation opportunity

Posted by: Professor Ric Parker, Distinguished Visitor at the National Physical Laboratory, and former Chief Technology Officer of Rolls-Royce, Posted on: 28 May 2019 - Categories: Business environment, Grand Challenges, Infrastructure, People

On 20 May, the International System of Units (SI) underwent its biggest overhaul since its establishment in 1875. Four of the seven base units - the kilogram, the ampere, the kelvin and the mole - will now be defined against …

What does a marshmallow look like in space? Science Minister Chris Skidmore finds out in British Science Week

Posted by: Chris Skidmore, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Posted on: 22 March 2019 - Categories: AI and data, Future of mobility, Good work, Grand Challenges, Ideas, People, Places

Celebrating the achievements and investments of STEM, Science Minister Chris Skidmore writes about his championing of his brief during the 25th annual British Science Week.