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The namesake cities in the US and UK are both home to internationally renowned universities whose industry collaborations are proving highly successful. But while that is good news for national economies, where does it leave the locals priced out of their own neighbourhoods? Paul Basken and John Morgan report

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Pay US scientists more to resist Chinese offers, says Republican

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US universities fight potential Biden move on drug patents

As president vows to lower drug prices, academia sides with corporates against allowing waivers to legislation credited with driving US innovation

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