UCL in the media
Sulfur shortage: a potential resource crisis looming as the world decarbonises
A projected shortage of sulfuric acid, a crucial chemical in our modern industrial society, could stifle green technology advancement and threaten global food security, according to a new study led by Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography).
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Teen who raised awareness about OCD to study at ʼһ
“UCL is my dream university so despite receiving offers from other places in the UK there was only one place I was ever going to go,” said prospective student Faith Dodd (UCL Archaeology) after securing a place at ʼһ.
No easy answers over driverless car safety questions
"What we wanted to do [with this report] was say there's not an easy answer to this question" of how safe driverless cars need to be, said Professor Jack Stilgoe (UCL Science & Technology Studies).
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Renters under 30 paying “unaffordable” rent
"Despite all the economic problems, house prices and rents continue to nudge upwards" causing affordability problems when combined with increasing energy costs for renters under 30, said Professor Nick Gallent (UCL Bartlett School of Planning).
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Dead grass from UK drought visible from space
“I’ve been obsessively checking satellite imagery to witness the UK turn from green to yellow, thanks to the period extreme heat and lack of rain Europe has been enduring,” said Professor James Cheshire (UCL Geography).
Research identifies how mosquitos sniff out people
“It opens new paths for the development of novel tools to control mosquitoes, either to attract them to traps, or to repel them and avoid human biting,” said Dr Marta Andres Miguel (UCL Ear Institute).
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Donald Trump’s business partner pleads guilty to fraud
Dr Brian Klaas (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) describes how the guilty plea of Donald Trump’s business partner relates to the myriad of criminal investigations looking into the actions of the former U.S. president.
Undercounting sewage release
Professor Peter Hammond (UCL Institute of Child Health) estimates that the Environment Agency is dramatically underestimating the amount of raw sewage dumped into waterways and the sea following a rainstorm.
Imaging dementia
Images created by Dr Charlie Arber and Zeinab Abdi (both at ʼһ Queen Square Institute of Neurology) took the top two slots in the Spotlight on Dementia contest organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, UK.
Study suggests adults who watch more TV at greater memory loss risk
“Watching television may have educational benefits… [But] overall this suggests adults over the age of 50 should try and ensure television viewing is balanced with other contrasting activities,” said Dr Daisy Fancourt (UCL Epidemiology & Health).
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