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Article by Sir Mark Walport on the findings of the Foresight future of cities project.
Article by Sir Mark Walport on gene ‘editing’ and DNA research.
A new report by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser sets out the future of distributed ledger technology.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A new report by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser sets out how the UK can capitalise on its expertise in forensic science.
Environment Secretary announces work to identify additional flood protection measures in Cumbria
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser begins a series of public talks exploring how we could power the UK in the future.
From the war on Ebola to climate change strategy, research in a wide range of disciplines is proving invaluable.
Speech by Sir Mark Walport at the Royal College of Physicians' Harveian Oration dinner.
Speech by Sir Mark Walport to the Foundation for Science and Technology on distinguishing between scientific and value judgements.
Extract of a speech by Sir Mark Walport to the Crop Protection Association on the current science around neonicotinoid insecticides.
A new report by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser says that we are on the verge of a new digital revolution.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Response from Sir Mark Walport to a claim in the Guardian that his annual report likened fracking risks to thalidomide, tobacco and asbestos.
Presentation by Sir Mark Walport at the launch of 'Innovation: managing risk, not avoiding it'.
Letter from Sir Mark Walport and Dame Sally Davies asking for volunteers to help staff UK diagnostic laboratories in Sierra Leone.
Speech by Sir Mark Walport to the Herrenhausen conference in Germany.
Ambitious proposals for a potential major new National Institute for Materials Research and Innovation welcomed.
Article by Sir Mark Walport on the need for scientists and policymakers around the world to work together.
Article by Sir Mark Walport on the importance of IT and the internet of things.
Chancellor George Osborne has asked the Government Office for Science to examine how FinTech will evolve in the future.
Presentation by Sir Mark Walport on climate change communication at the Walker Institute annual lecture.
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