A PROFESSOR at Plymouth Marine Laboratory has been nominated as the UK’s ‘national champion’ in a scientific competition which offers three prizes of a million Swiss francs.
Professor Steve Widdicombe, Director of Science at PML, is one of 23 researchers from 23 countries nominated for the 2024 National Champions of the Frontiers Planet Prize.
The Frontiers Planet Prize, awarded by Switzerland’s Frontiers Research Foundation, recognises scientists whose research “contributes to accelerating solutions that ensure humanity remains safely within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem”.
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Electric cars may still offer pollution issue
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Captain Sir Tom's family share regret
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EU 'faces clear danger'
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CLOSE TO RETURNING
HARDIE BACK IN TRAINING AND COULD FEATURE TOMORROW
War hero calls out US vice-president
A PLYMOUTH war veteran who was called a 'hero' by Prince Harry has called the Vice President of America, JD Vance, a 'muppet' following a TV interview he did. Vance has faced a backlash after a comment he made during an interview with Fox News where it appeared he took a swipe at Britain.
GWR passengers served pancakes
A SPECIAL 'Pancakes to Paddington' service this week saw Great Western Railway customers tucking in to tasty pancakes cooked and delivered to their seats at 125mph.
Hard working Beans on Toast back on the road with UK tour
ONE of the hardest working troubadours of the British alt folk scene, Beans on Toast will be back out on the road this March.
I'm a stately home nerd... this is a dream come true
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Domestic football is facing a new threat
LEAGUE chiefs “fear for the future” of domestic football in some countries after FIFA revealed clubs participating in its Club World Cup this summer would share an eye-watering one billion-dollar prize pot, writes Jamie Gardner.
Trident missile fears played down
DOWNING Street has sought to play down concerns that US President Donald Trump could undermine the UK's nuclear deterrent.
