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Jodrell Bank, the UK’s iconic radio astronomy hub and UNESCO World Heritage site, faces imminent closure by April 2028 unless new funding emerges, as UKRI slashes its £2.8 million annual budget to prioritize research with commercial potential. The decision threatens 28 jobs and jeopardizes critical science, education, and national prestige — including its Cold War missile-tracking legacy and role in inspiring generations through sci-fi. With global rivals ramping up investment in radio astronomy, the UK risks falling behind without Jodrell Bank’s leadership, as scientists rally to fight the cuts and explore last-ditch funding options.

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