She sees the SKA as a way to broaden the country's scientific base and diversify its current white, male-dominated complexion.

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Having unqualified programme contributors state that "they can't ever remember it being so bad" just doesn't cut the mustard if you're looking for a scientific base for your conclusions.

BBC: News Online

In a statement to the assembly, Environment Minister John Griffiths AM explained that a further review of the scientific evidence base regarding the eradication of bovine TB in Wales will be conducted.

BBC: Statement on bovine TB

Mianyang has gained its reputation as a technology center due to its importance as a base for national defense, scientific research and production.

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She pointed out that UNESCO will be working to strengthen the social and human sciences knowledge base and to enhance its contribution to policies informed by scientific knowledge.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

Scientific glass--for beakers, test tubes and flasks--has led Corning into a small but important base in medical products.

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