UCL in the media
Six climate tipping points are likely to occur if we breach 1.5°C goal
Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) comments on a study finding that coral reef die-offs, collapsing ice sheets and thawing permafrost may occur sooner than anticipated, saying the latest science is not good news.
Pennsylvania Senate candidate could be seen as avoiding debates
"Although [John] Fetterman enjoys a commanding lead in the U.S. Senate race, his refusal to debate—if framed properly by [Dr Mehmet] Oz—could be an issue that 'sticks' for Pennsylvanians," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
AI predicts demand for hospital beds coming from A&E
An artificial intelligence tool developed by the UCL Clinical Operational Unit and staff at ʼһH is being used to predict how many patients coming through the emergency department need to be admitted into the hospital, helping planners manage demand on beds.
How the reality of “digital nomads” falls short of its promise
“The problem with a lot of these things is that they are private or corporate solutions to what are currently welfare state problems,” said PhD researcher Dave Cook (UCL Anthropology) about internet-based countries attempting to facilitate international remote working.
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Liz Truss likely sees U.S. as a stronger ally than Europe
“It seems fair to say that she'd be more likely to peer across the Atlantic, rather than to the continent, in looking for a close ally and partner on the world stage," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Electricity prices dictated by gas producers who provide less than half of UK electricity
Natural gas is the main driver of electricity prices across Europe confirms research led by Professor Michael Grubb (UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources). Despite gas now providing under half of the total electricity in the UK, it set electricity costs 84% of the time.
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Hurricane Hinnamnor threatens South Korean Nuclear Power Plant
"The overall diameter of the storm can be hundreds of km but the… damaging winds are confined to a much smaller region… Hinnamnor is one of the larger typhoons with typhoon force winds extending up to around 140km from the center," said Dr Adam Lea (UCL Space & Climate Physics).
Study finds long wait times and poor patient care in A&E
“Several participants described very uncomfortable and even painful hours lying on hospital trolleys or beds unable to sleep or rest because of the discomfort,” found a study led by Professor Simon Conway (UCL Cardiovascular Science).
President Jair Bolsonaro’s wife Michelle resonates with Brazilian evangelical voters
“As an evangelical herself, Michelle speaks the language of evangelicals. She knows how to convey what is at stake in a way that comes across as more genuine than Bolsonaro,” said Dr Malu Gatto (UCL Institute of the Americas).
Covid vaccine will no longer be offered to most children aged 5-11
“When we know there is a safe and effective vaccine available this seems unjustifiable to me,” said Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics).
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