A recent study by the World Health Organization has revealed that girls in the UK are more likely to engage in underage drinking, smoking, and vaping than boys. The research analyzed data from over 280,000 children aged 11, 13, and 15 from 44 countries. Two-fifths of girls in England and Scotland have vaped by the age of 15, a higher rate than many other developed nations.
Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority has granted SaxaVord Spaceport a crucial safety license, allowing them to clear and control the downrange zone during launches. This indicates their ability to secure maritime and aviation traffic during rocket launches. The UK’s new ESA astronaut, Rosemary Coogan, is currently undergoing training in microgravity. Coogan and her colleagues recently experienced their first parabolic flight with Airbus’s Zero G A310 plane, which created short periods of weightlessness. They had to learn essential skills like performing CPR while anchored upside down and resisting the urge to “swim” in microgravity.
In other news, breast cancer survivors are at significant risk of developing entirely new cancers. Meta’s shares dropped after revealing its spending plans. More than half of the world’s population could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases, and research suggests that one’s surname could impact their education and career outcomes. To learn more about these topics and more, tune into our latest podcast episode wherever you stream your podcasts.