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- 1MI5 warns Chinese spies are targeting UK academics●MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a new Chinese spy threat targeting British academics. The Security
MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning that a Chinese institute is secretly trying to exploit British universities and research bodies, recruiting academics to pass on expertise that could help Beijing develop more powerful technology. The Security Service alert, aimed at staff across UK academia, urges researchers to stay alert to suspicious approaches. It is a rare direct public intervention and has sparked debate about the scale of Chinese espionage against British science and how universities should respond.
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Issues in Science and Technology has published a piece asking 'What Kind of Research Do You Do?', prompting readers to reflect on how research is categorised and described across disciplines. The discussion touches on the different forms research can take and how those differences matter for science communication and policy.