Today’s physics news: Friday, 20 August 2010

Fate of Universe revealed by galactic lens
A “galactic lens” has revealed that the Universe will probably expand forever.
BBC
Telegraph

A-level students turning to sciences, figures show
Results day statistics released by the Joint Council for Qualifications showed physics, biology and chemistry are increasingly popular
Independent
Telegraph 
 
Surface cracks show the Moon is shrinking
Like a deflating balloon, the satellite is contracting as its interior cools, scientists believe.
Telegraph
Physics World
New Scientist