UCL in the media
Humans can detect deepfake speech only 73% of the time, study finds
"Training people to detect deepfakes is not necessarily a reliable way to help them to get better at it. Unfortunately, our experiments also show that automated detectors are not reliable either." Kimberley Mai (UCL Computer Science) speaks about a new study on deepfake speech.
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In the Loop: Particle Accelerator
Poet Paul Farley explores the Large Hadron Collider at CERN with Melissa Yexley (UCL Physics & Astronomy), as part of a series exploring very different 'loopy' locations.
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Is a key ocean current about to run AMOC?
“I don’t think one study does overturn the IPCC assessment, and we should view the results of this new study with some skepticism." Professor David Thornalley (UCL Geography) comments on reports that the Gulf Stream is likely to collapse somewhere between 2025 and 2095.
2nd Supermoon of the Year Illuminates the Night Sky Around the World
“It’s nice that people get away from their daily routines and all the horrible things that are going around in the world, and then take some time to really appreciate this celestial phenomenon,” said Dr Francisco Diego (UCL Physics & Astronomy) on interest in the supermoon.
Billionaire investor threatens to pull out of UK amid global outcry at new oil rush
"New UK licences contradict evidence that 1.5C requires no new oil and gas licensing, including from the IEA," said Professor Jim Watson (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) about the government issuing new oil and gas exploration licenses in the North Sea.
Health risks of your holiday revealed
"If you think the water isn't safe in your holiday destination you should drink bottled water or boil the water before drinking it," said Professor Joanne Santini (UCL Structural & Molecular Biology), cautioning against tap water and ice in drinks in areas without clean water.
Why Trump’s charges ‘will almost certainly be dropped’ if he wins 2024 election
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) says Donald Trump will be able to appoint a new attorney general if he were to be elected president for a second time: "The attorney general can then put a stop to the proceedings, finishing the entire investigation."
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First-light images from Euclid-VIS
The European Space Agency released the first images taken by the Euclid space telescope’s VIS instrument, which was built by an international team led by Professor Mark Cropper (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory).
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What is carbon capture and how does it work?
Professor Jim Watson (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) said the government seemed "more serious than it has been before" after its announcement to develop carbon capture and storage technology, but it would be a "tall order" do hit the government's 2030 goal.
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Funding boost for research hubs that drive Government health policy
UCL has been awarded funding worth an estimated £20m for Policy Research Units by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support research into health issues including early cancer diagnosis, mental and reproductive health.
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