UCL in the media
Smart speaker and baby monitor owners warned of ‘chilling’ hidden abuse danger
"People have found that women are often detected in the refuge through their Netflix account because they forget that they are still connected when they log in at the refuge," said Dr Leonie Tanczer (UCL Computer Science), who gave evidence to the government committee.
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Potent anti-cancer therapy created using ‘click chemistry’
A potent anti-cancer therapy has been created using Nobel prize-winning “click chemistry”, where molecules click together like LEGO bricks, in a new study led by Professor Vijay Chudasama and Dr Peter Szijj (both UCL Chemistry) with Stanford University researchers.
A Billion Batteries
Dr Nasreen Majid (UCL Institute of Education) talks to BBC World Service about eco anxiety among 16-25 year olds.
Why are ocean temperatures at record levels? Whether they will get worse and if it matters
“It is particularly worrying that we are seeing a new record now, because the global ocean temperature normally peaks in March,” said Professor David Thornalley (UCL Geography) on the recently recorded record-setting warm ocean temperatures.
Evolution isn’t against same-sex behaviour in monkeys: study
Professor Volker Sommer (UCL Anthropology) comments on a recent study finding evidence of an evolutionary benefit for animals that engage in same-sex sexual behaviour.
How Long Will Interest Rates Stay High?
“Several of the explanations for the decline in long-term interest rates before the pandemic are still with us,” said Dr Lukasz Rachel (UCL Economics) on why many economists expect interest rates to eventually drop again.
Researchers discover that British men greatly overestimate their ability to navigate - and it declines with age
People in countries that value masculine traits are more likely to overestimate their navigation abilities, finds a new study co-led by Professor Hugo Spiers (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences).
Prescriptions for sleeping pills hit all-time high
"It's a concern we use so many of these drugs when we know for most people they're really not helpful, not necessary and if used for any significant time can lead to dependence," comments Professor Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Psychiatry).
Ukraine: The Latest - what can be done to deter Russian strikes on medical facilities
Lecturer Oksana Pyzik (UCL School of Pharmacy) is interviewed about Russian attacks on medical facilities in the Ukraine.
One direction: Disorientation
Professor Hugo Spiers (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences)) contributes to a five-part series on the four cardinal directions in the age of digital mapping.