UCL in the media
Too much notice for a hosepipe ban is counterproductive
Professor Ilan Kelman (UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction) warns that too much notice before a hosepipe ban is put in place gives people a chance to fill water storage tanks and pools, thus accelerating water shortages.
Climate change will lead to unprecedented refugee numbers
“Over the next fifty years, hotter temperatures combined with more intense humidity are set to make large swathes of the globe lethal for 3.5 billion of us,” writes Honorary Research Fellow Gaia Vince (UCL Geography) in her new book “Nomad Century.”
Brain drain: scientists look at why mental exertion triggers exhaustion
Dr Anna Kuppuswamy (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) comments on an external study suggesting the buildup of a neurotransmitter may cause brain fatigue, saying the results are "encouraging".
It’s time we learn to love wasps
Professor Seirian Sumner (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) says that while a hot dry spring is good for wasps, severe summer heat and drought may deplete their food sources.
Climate change influencing UK's alcohol industry
“It’s deeply worrying because what it shows is how much climate change is affecting British climate,” said Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography), discussing changes in the UK’s wine industry in light of global warming, with future implications for beer and whiskey.
How New York City lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly ‘Open Streets’
Dr Lauren Andres (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) says that removing cars from a street can turn it into “a space where people can interact and learn and play.”
Heatwave: When is it too hot to work?
Dr Anna Mavrogianni (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) says that to cope with high temperatures, people should not only avoid direct sunlight and open windows, but also switch off electrical equipment that's not in use, like photocopiers.
Kamala Harris for 2024? How 'Inconsequential VP' Remains Biden's Top Rival
"Biden has largely relegated Harris to a series of low-priority, low-visibility roles. And what you get is a largely inconsequential VP who hasn't met expectations," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Satellite imagery reveals extent of UK’s current heatwave
“The parched landscape is unlike anything I’ve seen before,” said Professor James Cheshire (UCL Geography). "With no significant rain in the forecast and more intense heat in the coming days, it's an image that is only going to get more shocking as the summer wears on.”
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AI algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epilepsy
An AI algorithm that detects subtle brain abnormalities which cause epileptic seizures has been developed by a UCL-led team of international researchers, including Dr Sophie Adler, Mathilde Ripart (both UCL GOS ICH) and Dr Konrad Wagstyl (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).