UCL in the media
Dangerous chemicals leaking from the bottom of the sea
“After the second World War, surplus munitions were unceremoniously dumped in the sea in very large quantities,” said Professor David Alexander (UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction), adding that as their casings break down, dangerous pollutants leak out.
Russia likely stuck with Vladimir Putin for a while
Speaking at the Cliveden Literary Festival, Professor Mark Galeotti (UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies) Mark said the Russian system “needs [Vladimir] Putin to die before it moves on.”
Likely little political impact of Donald Trump's deposition
“Trump has been rocked by so many scandals and allegations of wrongdoing that almost every single case now tends to get lost in the haze,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Checking for Covid antibodies
“A finger prick test, sent in the post, is never going to be as reliable as having a proper test done in a clinic, but they are widely available now,” said Professor Mala Maini (UCL Infection & Immunity).
Despite new Covid subvariant’s vaccine resistance, a major infection wave is unlikely
“With [Covid] cases down everywhere in Europe despite BQ.1.1 still rising in frequency, it is not obvious to me that the arrival of [subvariant] XBB will drive another wave in the UK,” said Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute).
Vitamin D supplements important in winter
“Even if you were to walk naked outside throughout the winter in the UK and eat lots of foods containing vitamin D you would not be able to sustain healthy levels of it. In winter we should all take a supplement of at least 10mcg daily,” said Dr Nicky Keay (UCL Medicine).
The healthiest order of food
“Eating the exact same foods but in a different order affects blood sugar levels and appetite, and that the most beneficial order to eat foods is vegetables first, then protein, and carbs last,” said Doctoral Researcher Alex Ruani (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society).
Five hours’ sleep a night linked to higher risk of multiple diseases
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds a new study led by Dr Severine Sabia (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health).
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UCL legal expert hired by King Charles III
King Charles III hired Dr John Sorabji (UCL Laws) to support his private secretary Sir Clive Alderton as the king embarks on efforts to streamline the monarchy and make it more transparent and cost effective.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss and President Joe Biden don’t see eye-to-eye on economic policy
“Trussonomics is the antithesis of Bidenomics: Biden is a staunch opponent of 'trickle-down economics' believing it to be a failed economic system and instead has sought to rebuild the US economy 'from the bottom up and the middle out,'” said Dr Mitchell Robertson (UCL History).