UCL in the media
Coffee and cocoa plants at risk from pollinator loss
Tropical crops such as coffee, cocoa, watermelon and mango may be at risk due to the loss of insect pollinators, finds a new study led by Dr Joe Millard and Dr Tim Newbold (UCL Centre for Biodiversity & Environment Research, UCL Biosciences).
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How will Britain turn off its gas grid?
Dr Will McDowall (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) warns of the problems associated with phasing down Britain's gas grid, saying: “The fuel poor who can’t switch could be left to carry the burden of our legacy infrastructure.â€
New A.I. tool diagnoses brain tumours on the operating table
Professor Sebastian Brandner (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) touches on the complexities of implementing a new artificial intelligence tool that could lead to faster and more precise brain tumour diagnoses.
Why being bilingual is good for your brain
Being bilingual can have huge benefits on the brain including better concentration, problem-solving, memory and creativity, say Professor Li Wei (Dean of IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) and Dr Frederique Liegeois (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health).
Navigational mistakes could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
People with early Alzheimer’s disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality co-led by Dr Andrea Castegnaro (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience).
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The Federalist Papers and their role in debating the US Constitution
Emeritus Professor Kathleen Burk (UCL History) illuminates the historical significance of the Federalist Papers – a series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in 1787/88 that have informed debate over the true meaning of the US Constitution.
Unlocking people power through citizen science
Engaging non-academics in research can uncover and disperse new knowledge and ways of thinking that could shape solutions to highly complex issues, explains Professor Dame Henrietta Moore (UCL Institute for Global Prosperity).
Funding council budgets fall despite hike in research spending
Professor Graeme Reid (UCL Office of the Vice-Provost Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) emphasises the importance of having clarity about the state of individual research council funding.
Dementia risk factors pose more danger for ethnic minorities, finds study
Factors that increase the risk of dementia have a greater impact on risk for people in minority ethnic groups, finds a new study led by Dr Naaheed Mukadam (UCL Psychiatry).
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MRI changes could speed-up prostate cancer diagnosis
A new international study led by Dr Alexander Ng (UCL Division of Medicine) aiming to improve the quality of MRI scans for prostate cancer screening has identified simple ways to treble the number of scans that are of optimal diagnostic quality.
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