Today’s physics news: Friday 28 May

UK’s Science Minister declares support for the space industry
Speaking after chairing the UK Space Leadership Council, the new science minister David Willetts said space is an important growth sector for the UK economy and he intends to do all he can to support it.

BBC

Coronation Street inpsires energy efficiency assessment in Salford
Scientists from Salford University are to study how much energy the average Mancunian uses by rebuilding an entire, redbrick terraced house inside a sealed testing chamber.

Guardian

Space junks threat to terrestrial communications
A new Pentagon report reflects on the threat that space junk poses to satellites which enable communications on Earth.

Daily Mail