Today’s physics news: Wednesday, 20 January

England’s schools are becoming more diverse
 
England’s schools are more ethnically diverse than they were eight years ago, research published today reveals. But in some towns and cities, children from ethnic minorities are still clustered in just a few schools, academics at Bristol University have found.
The Guardian
The Telegraph  

Several Welsh high schools under threat

The future of several secondary schools is under threat after a council revealed it was carrying out a review. Powys Council said it was prompted by falling pupil numbers and “severe” financial pressure on schools although it was “far too early” for a decision.
The review could result in up to seven secondary schools closing. They could be replaced with “learning centres” and “centres of excellence” providing vocational courses. 
 BBC News
 
UN climate body admits ‘mistake’ on Himalayan glaciers

The vice-chairman of the UN’s climate science panel has admitted it made a mistake in asserting that Himalayan glaciers could disappear by 2035
BBC News
The Guardian