UCL in the media
Independent Scotland must develop food self-sufficiency, says expert
Speaking at the Scotonomics Festival of economics conference, Dr Steve Keen (UCL Office of the Vice-Provost: Research) warned an independent Scotland must strive for self-sufficiency in key areas if it is to avoid famines because of the climate crisis.
UK farming causes over a quarter of cities’ particle pollution, study finds
A study co-authored by Dr Jamie Kelly and Dr Eloise Marais (both UCL Geography) revealed that farming is responsible for more than a quarter of the particle pollution in UK and urges the government to address particulate pollution with more ambitious measures.
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Candida auris: What is the deadly fungus sweeping through US hospitals?
"It is the most worrying fungi and we ignore it at our peril, it could shut down entire healthcare systems," warned Dr Neil Stone (UCL Infection & Immunity) on the drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, which new data showed is spreading at an alarming rate in US hospitals.
Covid-like virus is found lurking in native bats
Bats in Britain are harbouring a Covid-like virus which would only require a few 'adaptations' to pose a threat to humans, according to a study co-authored by Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Biosciences).
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Why spring-cleaning won't benefit your health
"We're born with a fully formed immune system that needs programming," explained Professor Graham Rook (UCL Infection & Immunity) who said non-infectious organisms "teach the immune system to not react to things like pollen and food allergens, which are perfectly harmless".
Covid cases rise by 75% in 11 days driven by spring socialising and waning immunity
Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Biosciences) and Professor Karl Friston (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) comment on the new surge in UK Covid cases and the concerns around new variants which are believed to be driven by increased socialising.
Pressure grows on shipping industry to accept carbon levy
“Chances are high that we will have a carbon price and that there will be a fund and revenue disbursement. The exact quantums are uncertain, as are the specifics of use," said Dr Tristan Smith (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) following industry discussions.
The I.C.C.’s arrest warrant for Putin is more than ‘just symbolic’
Dr Kate Cronin-Furman (UCL Political Science) explains what the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant could do, and why she believes we shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss it in an interview with The New York Times.
Some photo-cropping apps are exposing your secrets
"I think the reason is because when software is written, it’s tested to make sure that the thing you expect is there. What is not checked is whether there is accidentally extra data stored," said Professor Steven Murdoch (UCL Computer Science) on editing tools' vulnerabilities.
How Britain was overtaken in the mini-nuke revolution
Professor Jim Watson (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) comments on the UK government's approach to innovative nuclear technologies and the approval process for developing Small Modular Reactors (SMR), an alternative to full-sized nuclear power plants.