UCL in the media
Study warns of potential abrupt species decline due to climate change
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study led by Dr Alex Pigot (UCL Centre for Biodiversity & Environment Research, UCL Biosciences).
Half of children given new weight-loss drug are no longer clinically obese, study finds
“The efficacy of [the weight-loss drug] semaglutide is a true game-changer for the medical treatment of obesity, a chronic disease that shortens life through its many complications," commented Professor Nick Finer (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science).
Can the EU make a ‘parallel publishing system’ work?
“We need an international debate [on open access] that bypasses transformative agreements – everything should be up for grabs,” said Pro-Vice-Provost Dr Paul Ayris (UCL Library Services), adding a “different discussion about supporting different infrastructure” was required.
Deep in the Amazon, scientists race against time to identify unknown pathogens
"Closer contact with people means there is always potential for some of those viruses to be problematic," said Dr Rory James Gibb (UCL Biosciences) explaining how Bat's pathogens easily spread, evolve and mutate especially when humans encroach on their habitat.
Democrats score two big victories that bode well for their 2024 chances
"It's possible to read too much into particular election results from yesterday, and what they augur for 2024," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on the two big election wins for the Democrats in Pennsylvania and Florida.
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Exhausted? Feeling down? You may have hyper-fatigue
"Doctors don't yet have a way of accurately assessing it, which means as yet it is hard to distinguish when people are just tired as part of everyday life or when fatigue is something more serious," commented Professor Derek Hill (UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering).
Leaked details of Wagner boss Prigozhin's dealings suggest he was ready to throw Russia's war 'under the bus' just to win a battle
Yevgeny Prigozhin "was clearly so determined to try and deliver the victory for the boss in Bakhmut that he was prepared to essentially throw the rest of the Russian offensive under the bus," said Professor Mark Galeotti (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies).
People with partial resistance to Alzheimer’s could inspire new drugs
Dr Stephanie Fowler (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) highlighted that treatments called antisense oligonucleotides are in development that reduce cells’ manufacturing of tau which play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology.
Warning over ‘slum’ housing impact on pupil attainment
Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health) explained how a poor home environment such as it being cold or damp impacts on physical and mental health, educational attainment and social development of children.
Donald Trump exonerated? Far from it
"There's no doubt some have read between the lines in asserting that [the Durham report] 'exonerates' Trump or 'proves' the FBI was on a 'witch-hunt.' In fact, the document does neither," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).