- The National Radiological Protection Board - http://www.nrpb.org.uk/
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.
- British National Space Centre - http://www.bnsc.gov.uk/
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.
- UKAEA - http://www.ukaea.org.uk/
Responsible for the decommissioning of nuclear reactors, and other nuclear liabilities, used for the UK nuclear energy research and development programme.
- The UK Meteorological Office - http://www.meto.gov.uk/home.html
Includes latest weather, research and information on the history of the organisation.
- UKHO Home Page - http://www.hydro.gov.uk/
UK Hydrographic Office site which provides information on admiralty publications providing assistance in finding the right document.
- Central Science Laboratory - http://www.csl.gov.uk/
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.
- Human Genetics Commission - http://www.hgc.gov.uk/
UK Government site concerning the implications of recent developments in the science of genetics and their applications.
- 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.
- Council for Science and Technology - http://www.cst.gov.uk
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- All Party Parliamentary Internet Group (APIG) - http://www.apig.org.uk/
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.
- 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.
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