UCL in the media
No new fossil fuel projects needed in the transition to Net Zero
Existing fossil fuel projects are sufficient to meet projected energy demands in a global transition to net zero emissions, finds a study by Dr Fergus Green (UCL Political Science), Dr Steve Pye (UCL Energy Institute) & the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
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Trump found guilty on all counts in criminal trial
Dr Brian Klaas (UCL European & International Social & Political Studies) reflects on Donald Trump being convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the hush-money trial in New York.
Why doesn't everyone clear up?
Professor Nichola Raihani (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) explains how our psychology affects the cleanliness of a shared space. She explains free riders, cheaters and public goods, and how evolutionary scientists view cooperation challenges.
Why do we sleep?
Professor Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) explains the discovery of one of the rarest elements in the world, promethium.
Researchers test robotic third thumb that can be controlled by the toes
A study involving researchers from UCL sought to investigate how easily people can adapt to using the device, trying to find a diverse range of participants from young children to older adults.
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Eternal flames
Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) answers the listener question ‘what affect nuclear bombs would have on our planet and, ultimately, our climate?’.
Trump conviction, FGM ban at risk in Gambia, TV’s Queen of Books
Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science) explore the potential impact his guilty verdict could have on Donald Trump’s core base. She said: “His supporters will see this as extra ammunition, extra reason to double down”.
Inside the first TikTok election
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: “TikTok is the best platform through which to reach young, especially progressive, voters. It’s as simple as that”.
Calls for better detection of health conditions for autistic people
Common debilitating health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and neck and back pain, may be under-diagnosed in autistic people, finds a new study led by Dr Elizabeth O'Nions (UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences).
Inside Labour’s plans to run the four great offices of state
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose) has been rumoured to be in the frame to join a potential Labour government’s policy team.