UCL in the media
The roots of Trump’s rage
Thomas Edsall quotes Dr Brian Klaas’ (UCL Political Science) essay ‘The Case for Amplifying Trump’s Insanity’ as he analyses the 2024 presidential race of Donald Trump against President Joe Biden.
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Cervical cancer global eradication is within reach, say health experts
Professor Sarah Hawkes (UCL Institute for Global Health) describes the outlook regarding cervical cancer as positive, commenting on how the disease is now a higher priority than it had been in the past.
Over-the-counter contraceptive pills plan welcomed by experts
Dr Jenny Hall (UCL Institute for Women’s Health) said: “Making the pills available at pharmacies will not reduce the need for long-acting reversible contraceptives and providing these services needs to be prioritised, too.â€
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Plants thwart perils of climate change better than expected
Professor Simon Lewis (UCL Geography) commented on the fact faster-growing trees tend to have shorter lifespans, meaning we could see greater photosynthesis from trees, without large increases in the amount of carbon stored on the land.
Why do we lie?
Professor Tali Sharot (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) describes the activity that takes place in our brains’ frontal lobes and amygdala when we lie. She speaks of her research that shows the more we actually lie, the less our brain reacts telling us not to.
Israel is tearing MAGA apart
Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science) commented on the growing tension between the pro-Israel majority within the US Republican Party and the more isolationist wing who are wary of increased foreign aid.
Is volcanic activity spiking around the world?
Professor Christopher Kilburn (UCL Earth Sciences) spoke of the recent pattern of volcanic activity and how the historical records of volcanic eruptions held by volcanologists only covers a fraction of a volcano’s lifetime.
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Gas boilers poised to become largest nitrous oxide emitters by 2025
Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) spoke in favour of legislative action to help homes transition away from gas boilers and convert to options such as thermal storage boilers and heat pumps.
NHS ‘fails autistic people’ on mental health
PhD candidate Celine El Baou (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) explained her research into how autistic people are more likely to experience anxiety and depression and are less likely to respond to mental health treatments available on the NHS.
Senior doctors warn of a looming measles outbreak
Professor Helen Bedford (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) said: “People still die from measles in the UK but if numbers come to fruition, then we will see a lot of deaths.â€