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New UK system to protect satellites against attack shows how global conflict has spilled into outer space
Space systems are vital to modern life, powering everything from communication to critical infrastructure. But as space becomes more contested, these systems face increasing threats—from cyberattacks to physical damage. The UK’s new Borealis system reflects growing efforts to protect satellite...
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USAID: the human cost of Donald Trump’s aid freeze for a war-torn part of Sudan
The sudden suspension of USAID funding by the Trump administration has deepened Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, especially in South Kordofan. As famine worsens, local communities are overwhelmed trying to support displaced people without international aid. Blocked aid routes and poor timing...
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Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap
Ceri Brown and Nadia Siddiqui examine England’s persistent education disadvantage gap, highlighting unequal progress among poorer students and discussing policy efforts like pupil premium funding aimed at reducing educational inequality. Ceri Brown is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Education at...
