Today’s physics news: Tuesday, 9 March

Scientists unite in call for continued investment
An expert group formed by the Royal Society, which includes former Labour and Conservative science ministers Lords Sainsbury and Waldegrave, has warned political parties, with the publication of a new report today, that any plans to raid the science budget after the general election would create a false economy and relegate the UK from the world’s scientific premier league.

The Times
Daily Telegraph
BBC

The Conservatives’ vision for high-tech industry set out
As part of a review commissioned by the Tories, Sir James Dyson, the vacuum cleaner entrepreneur, has called for more support for science teachers and tax breaks for high-tech firms to conduct research.

BBC
The Times