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flag Australia’s plan to close synchrotron beamlines sparks backlash from scientists, who warn it threatens critical research and international collaboration.

flag A proposed closure of beamlines at Australia’s synchrotron facility has drawn strong criticism from scientists and Nobel laureates, who warn it could severely damage the nation’s research capacity and hinder progress on climate change, defence, and manufacturing. flag The facility is undergoing a $100 million expansion with eight new beamlines, and federal funding for ANSTO, its operator, has more than doubled since 2016-17 to $676 million. flag ANSTO says the changes aim to ensure long-term financial stability and organizational focus, but critics argue all current beamlines operate at world-class levels and attract significant international use, with over half of users from overseas. flag The debate highlights tensions between fiscal responsibility and preserving vital scientific infrastructure.

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