Science on a shoestring: getting results despite budget cuts | Dean Burnett

The UK government is considering cutting the research and development funding by 25-40%, leaving scientists on an even tighter budget. So here are some cost-saving suggestions you might have to try "

From new drugs to advanced technology, from genetic manipulation to improved agriculture, scientific research is constantly adding to the sum of human knowledge.

However, research costs quite a lot of money. Our current politicians think it costs too much money. Despite the UK being a world leader in science and all the benefits this yields, the initial funding requirements are apparently excessive so need to be cut. This demonstrates a clear lack of understanding about science.