A spokesman for Hills Quarry Products said the potential for dust emissions was "minimal" and consultants were in touch with the science centre to "gain a better understanding of their concerns". Scientists at the Culham Science Centre have objected to Hills Quarry ' ’s decision to remove over 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel from a nearby mine site , claiming that the consequential air - borne dust could harm their sensitive equipment used for nuclear fusion experiments . The research group has submitted its report to the Oxfordshire County Council to address the issues .
Scientists at the Culham Science Centre have objected to Hills Quarry ' ’s decision to remove over 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel from a nearby mine site , claiming that the consequential air - borne dust could harm their sensitive equipment used for nuclear fusion experiments . The research group has submitted its report to the Oxfordshire County Council to address the issues .