UCL in the media
Warning sounded over Belarus as Putin's 'consolation prize'
Professor Kristin Bakke (UCL Political Science) shares the views of younger citizens in Belarus which showed an orientation towards the "democratic political systems as in the West" over "Soviet-style" systems preferred by older generations.
“ECT saved my life”: Who benefits from electroconvulsive therapy
Dr Tania Gergel (UCL Psychiatry) challenges misconceptions about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as she shares her personal experiences with mental illness and discusses how ECT can be a life-saving treatment for serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder.
Study claims risk of miscarriage increases with certain flavours of vape
"It is a spurious finding that has little biological plausibility and is likely not replicated in other datasets," commented Professor Lion Shahab (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) on a new study, adding it is still important to research the impact of vaping on pregnancy.
The decade-long queue squeezing Britain's power supply
"There's a whole array of administrative barriers that one hundred percent put that target at risk," commented Research Fellow Phil McNally (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) who said the Government should urgently set up a taskforce regarding energy.
Exercising at least once a month linked to better brain function in later life
Exercising at least once a month any time in adulthood is linked to better cognitive functioning in later life, a new study led by Dr Sarah-Naomi James (MRC Unit for Lifelong Health & Ageing at ʼһ) has found. Professor Gill Livingston (UCL Psychiatry) provides external comment.
Covid-19 pandemic created life-long risks for children in temporary accommodation in London
Adverse effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic could have lasting implications for children under five who are living in temporary accommodation in London, finds a new study led by PhD candidate Diana Margot Rosenthal (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health).
Where could aliens exist in our solar system?
"[Mars] is the nearest possibility for life beyond Earth," commented Professor Andrew Coates (UCL Space & Climate Physics) who said the UK-built Rosalind Franklin rover could help establish if life exists on the Red Planet.
Treasury takes back £1.6bn promised for science
"This a complete betrayal of assurances that ministers repeatedly gave to the research community," said Professor James Wilsdon (UCL Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy) on the Treasury's decision to take back £1.6bn that it had allocated to research.
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COVID expert Angela McLean is UK’s new chief scientific adviser
Following the government's announcement of a new science and technology department, Professor James Wilsdon and Professor Joanna Chataway (UCL Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy) comment on the appointment of Angela McLean as the UK’s new chief scientific adviser.
Is 'data' singular or plural?
Dr Beth Malory (UCL English) explains corpus linguistics and provides an oversight on modern trends of the word 'data' based on empirical analysis.