Today’s physics news: Wednesday, 16 June

Bang goes the theory: Scientists claim dark matter that makes up most of universe ‘may not exist’
Dark matter and energy – the mysterious substances thought to make up 96 per cent of the universe – may not exist, a report carried out by Durham University physicists claims.

Daily Mail

Imran Khan says “to plug the budget deficit we must invest in science and engineering”
Imran Khan, director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering tells the Guardian that the government must spend more – not less – on science and engineering

Guardian

GCSE science exams are still too easy says Ofqual, the exams watchdog
GCSE science is too easy, presenting examination candidates with too many short, simple questions that can be answered using common sense or general knowledge, Ofqual said

Times
BBC
Telegraph

US experiment hints at ‘multiple God particles’
Finding the Higgs is the primary aim of the LHC but recent results from the LHC’s US rival suggest physicists could be hunting five particles, not one.

BBC

MRI set to win reprieve from EU ban
EU legislation that outlaws much routine brain and body imaging in research laboratories and clinics is on course for a revamp.
Nature