Today’s physics news: Monday, 9 November

Tuition fees review launched
The review, which many suspect will result in a steep hike in tuition fees, has been launched.  The review will be chaired by former BP Chief Executive Lord Browne of Madingley.  

The Times

BBC

Fast-tracking nuclear power plants
Ed Miliband, the UK’s Energy and Climate Change Secretary, is due to unveil plans to fast-track new nuclear power stations today.

Guardian

BBC

Evolution in primary curriculum
A campaign coordinated by the British Humanist Association has led to the inclusion of evolution in the primary school curriculum.

Guardian

NASA and ESA sign Mars agreement
Scientists and engineers from the US’s and Europe’s space agencies have been give the green light to jointly plan missions to Mars.

BBC