Today’s physics news: Thursday, 3 September

India could be deal maker at Copenhagen Climate Conference

Ed Miliband has praised India’s renewable energy targets ahead of the COP15 conference this December
The Guardian
BBC News

Head of Ofqual rejects calls to make A-levels harder

The head of exams watchdog Ofqual is not planning a review of the A-levels grading system
The Independent

Recent reforms to reduce teachers’ workloads have put pressure on support staff

A DCSF report found that support staff workloads have increased significantly, with some staff now even teaching classes
BBC News

Galaxy expands by digesting stars from other galaxies

Scientists have found that the Andromeda galaxy has expanded by consuming stars belonging to other galaxies
BBC News
The Independent