Alarming Trend of Underage Drinking Among Girls in the UK: What You Need to Know

A recent international report has shed light on the alarming trend of underage drinking among girls in the UK. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization, two-fifths of girls in England and Scotland have vaped by the age of 15, a rate higher than in many other developed nations. This is particularly concerning as vaping has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer and heart disease.

In other news, Shetland’s SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a crucial safety license, allowing them to clear and control the downrange zone during launches. This means that they are able to secure maritime and aviation traffic during rocket launches, ensuring the safety of both people and property.

The UK’s new ESA astronaut, Rosemary Coogan, is currently undergoing training in microgravity. Coogan and her colleagues recently experienced their first parabolic flight with Airbus’s Zero G A310 plane, which created short periods of weightlessness. They had to learn essential skills like performing CPR while anchored upside down and resisting the urge to “swim” in microgravity.

Finally, a study has found that breast cancer survivors are at significant risk of developing entirely new cancers. This news caused shares of Meta to drop after revealing its spending plans. More than half of the world’s population could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases, and research suggests that one’s surname could impact their education and career outcomes. To learn more about these topics and more, tune into our latest podcast episode wherever you stream your podcasts.