Presented by John Maddox
During the last year, elementary particle physicists and X-ray astronomers have been in what may prove to be an epic phase of discovery.
This ' big science ' is pushing forward our fundamental understanding of the universe.
The Advisory Board for the Research Councils has recommended ' a substantial redeployment of resources away from " big science" so as to maintain the national capability in other areas of scientific research.'
Is there enough money to keep British science healthy? Is it already spread too thinly? Should ' big science' have any future in Britain? Editor MICHAEL BRIGHT