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MAKE WAY FOR SANTA: British Researchers Combatting Space Junk Ahead of Christmas
The expanding clutter in space, driven by an influx of orbiting satellites, poses a significant challenge. This surge in space traffic is accelerating the build-up of discarded satellite parts, rocket remnants, and other fragments of debris, threatening critical spacecraft. Committed to tackling this issue, experts at the University of Warwick are studying these burgeoning hazards to safeguard our satellite infrastructure – and of course, make the path clear for Father Christmas.
University of Warwick's ‘School Tasking’ Project enhances legal understanding for legally accountable 10-year-olds – research finds
Research on the 'School Tasking' widening participation project, suggests that children’s pre-existing understanding of the law may be based on media depictions, from what a lawyer looks like, complete with gowns, gavels and briefcases – to what crime looks like, including Americanised imagery from crime-based television shows and weaponry from violent computer games.
Test Tube Turkey: University of Warwick researcher explores Christmas Dinners of the Future with lab-grown meat
Christmas Dinners are one of the UK’s most cherished traditions, and Christmas menus have evolved greatly over the years. Today, turkey is the typical meat of choice, going back 500 years it was beef, venison, and wild boar in Henry VIII’s festive feasts. Looking to the future, researchers at the University of Warwick think that lab-grown meat, or cultivated meat, might end up being the centrepiece on our Christmas tables.
A fit-for-purpose social security system is affordable and would boost GDP, says new report
Updating the UK’s social security system so everyone, especially those who most need it, can thrive in today’s world, is:
- entirely affordable;
- would boost UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP), by 1.1% to 2.4% per capita;
- and increase employment by 0.7%. to 2.1%
Buy now pay later: Consumer credit researcher warns of over-spending risks this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Dr. Joy Malala, a consumer credit researcher from the University of Warwick, sheds light on the heightened financial burden faced by vulnerable families during this period.
Dr Malala emphasises the impact of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services on holiday spending and urges consumers to exercise caution and understanding of the potential risks associated with such payment options.
New project will take a step towards answering whether gravity is quantum
Scientists are developing an experiment to test whether gravity is quantum – one of the deepest questions about our universe.