UCL in the media
SNP leadership contest at risk of being hacked by Russia as cyber chiefs issue warning
"The organisations running these elections know they need to make sure these things are secure, but the internet which carries the votes is not secure," said Professor Steven Murdoch (UCL Computer Science) who suggested that 'in-person' ballots should be used.
NHS staff haven’t recovered from pandemic’s effects, says leading doctor
“It’s clear from the data that my colleagues have been injured in a substantial fraction and significantly,” said Professor Kevin Fong (UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering) at the Nuffield Trust’s 2023 summit during a session on solving the NHS workforce burnout crisis.
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In sickness and health? Signs couples live longer shouldn’t worry singletons
“Generally, the scientific consensus is that long-term relationships are good for health,” said Professor George Ploubidis (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society) whose work on UK demographic data has linked relationships to better cardiovascular and respiratory health.
‘It’s like finding needles in a haystack’: the mission to discover if Jupiter’s moons support life
Professor Giovanna Tinetti (UCL Physics & Astronomy) shares how astronomers discovered the first planets around other stars and describes a new class of planet that is entirely absent from our own solar system, called "super-earths".
Stresses of modern life are more likely to affect sex lives of middle-aged women than menopause
Researchers from UCL, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and University of Glasgow interviewed over 2,000 women who noted the burden their hectic schedules, and the challenges of combining family, work, and social lives had on them.
Portugal: the canary in the digital nomad coal mine?
"I try to get [digital nomads] to think critically about what their passport privilege means," said David Cook (UCL Anthropology) who looks at how digital migrants using Portugal's "Golden Visas" are straining Lisbon's economy and housing market.
John Fetterman might resign. It could be an opportunity for Democrats
"It's hard to see how [US Senator] Fetterman resigning has a clear political upside for Democrats... an open seat in two years—rather than six—is reason enough for Democrats to hope Fetterman is able to hold on," commented Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
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Streets polluted by plastic and toxic chemicals in plague of discarded single-use e-cigs
“We can’t be throwing it away. Lithium is one of the things that is going to fuel the green economy," said Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) highlighting that lithium batteries are often used in disposable devices such as single-use vapes.
UCL to lead new National Consortium for Languages Education
UCL has been selected to lead a new nationwide Language Hubs programme, providing thousands of students across England with high quality language teaching via a centre of excellence.
Poolbeg Pharma releases positive data from influenza trial
"The Covid-19 pandemic, more than anything in recent memory, has shown how bereft we are of the medicines needed to treat infections, and stop our immune system from killing us," said Professor Derek Gilroy (UCL Medicine) describing the need for drugs that dampen inflammation.