UCL in the media
Trees accelerate growth as they get older and bigger, study finds
Dr Emily Lines (UCL Geography) co-authors new research which contradicts the assumption that old trees are less productive. The findings could have important implications for carbon absorption.
,Emotions at work in finance
Professor David Tuckett (UCL Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology) looks at the role emotions play in all forms of financial management.
Citizen science to take centre stage at London summit
Professor Muki Haklay (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) remarks on how some projects would be "impossible" to carry out without the participation of voluntary citizens.
Human ancestor lived with dinosaurs
A study led by Dr Mario dos Reis (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) has found that human ancestors may have shared the planet with dinosaurs.
Solar Lull
Dr Lucie Green (UCL Department of Space and Climate Physics) discusses lower levels of solar activity and the effect this may have on our climate.
,London life expectancy divide
Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) remarks on the large disparity in life expectancy found in London.
,Elemental Business - Carbon
Professors Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) and Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) discuss our dependency on hydro-carbons and what it is that makes carbon the ultimate fuel.
Legacy of slavery we must still confront
The Legacies of British Slave Ownership database, led by Professor Catherine Hall (UCL Department of History), reveals the extent of Britain's involvement in slavery.
, , ,First world war diaries go online
To mark the centenary of the first world war, the National Archives has digitised 300,000 unit diaries. Dr Clare Makepeace (UCL History) commented: "Diaries are a particularly wonderful resource because they can be such a powerful and emotive read".
EU migrants fail to flood Britain
Professor John Salt (UCL Geography) comments on the representation of immigration in the media and in politics.
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