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The National Radiological Protection Board popular
Explains the role of the NRPB which is a statutory body charged with researching into, and advising on, protecting people from radiation hazards. Includes a glossary of terms, publications and services, training and customer support.
The UK Meteorological Office popular
http://www.meto.gov.uk/home.html
Includes latest weather, research and information on the history of the organisation.
All Party Parliamentary Internet Group (APIG)
Aims to provide a discussion forum between new media industries and Parliamentarians for the mutual benefit of both parties. Details of members, events, and publications.
Bio Guide
http://www.dti.gov.uk/bioguide/
UK biotechnology resource, from the Department of Trade and Industry.
Bio-Wise Programme
http://www.dti.gov.uk/biowise/
Partnership programme with UK businesses, associations and the industry to show how biotechnology can improve a company's competitive position. Funded by the UK Department of Trade and Industry.
British National Space Centre
BNSC is Britain's space agency which advises and acts on behalf of Government and the Research Councils, to provide a focus for UK civil space policies.
Central Science Laboratory
CSL is an executive agency of MAFF, tasked with carrying out research on agricultural, food and environmental topics. Includes details of their research and latest news on issues of interest.
Council for Science and Technology
Government advisory body on major science and technology issues of strategic importance to the United Kingdom. Site provides information about the CST's membership, activities and reports.
Gene Therapy Advisory Committee
http://www.advisorybodies.doh.gov.uk/genetics/gtac/
Advises on the ethical acceptability of proposals for gene therapy research on humans and on developments in gene therapy research. Provides information on the Committee's work and publications.
Human Genetics Commission
UK Government site concerning the implications of recent developments in the science of genetics and their applications.
Office of Science and Technology
http://www.ost.gov.uk/index_v4.htm
Provides press releases plus information on a variety of topics including biotechnology and GM issues, international science and technology and science policy across Government.
Smart Initiative
http://www.businesslink.org/smart/
Small Business Service-sponsored initiative providing grants to help individuals and small to medium-sized businesses to make better use of technology and to develop technologically innovative products and processes.
UKAEA
Responsible for the decommissioning of nuclear reactors, and other nuclear liabilities, used for the UK nuclear energy research and development programme.
UKHO Home Page
UK Hydrographic Office site which provides information on admiralty publications providing assistance in finding the right document.
