UCL in the media
Russia's influence in the Balkans
Dr Andi Hoxhaj (UCL SLASH) comments on the political uncertainty in Croatia as the Croatian Democratic Union won the parliamentary election, but with fewer seats than before and without a majority.
Homosexuality and "sin"
Professor David Frost (UCL, IOE - Social Research Institute) defines the term ‘minority stress’ as the unique forms of social stress experienced by communities that are stigmatised by society, for example the LGBTQ+ community.
What is cloud seeding? Step-by-step graphic reveals how the weather modification technique works
Dr Brian Thomas (UCL Earth Sciences) explains the four stages of natural rainfall: the cooling of the air, the water vapour condensation, the drops get heavy enough to fall, and, finally, the atmosphere 'imports' more water to the area to keep the rain flowing.
Experts discuss extreme rainfall in Dubai
After much of Dubai was left underwater this week, Dr Brian Thomas (UCL Earth Sciences) interprets why the United Arab Emirates was hit with a year and a half of rain in a single day.
Exploring the bilingual brain with Professor Li Wei
In this interview, Professor Li Wei (Dean of IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) discusses his groundbreaking research on bilingual brain development and the significant benefits of language exposure in both childhood and later life.
Louisiana map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
Professor David Thornalley (UCL Geography) warned that significant sea rises "would happen if we didn't take steps to reduce our GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions."
Most countries struggle to meet climate pledges from 2009
Nineteen out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate commitments set 15 years ago in Copenhagen, according to a new study led by Professor Jing Meng (UCL Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction).
Can the dream of "Digital India" become a reality?
Professor Jacqueline McGlade (UCL Institute for Global Prosperity) explains how rapid upwellings of cold water in our oceans are causing mass mortalities among sharks near South Africa and Australia.
World's most dangerous product cigarettes caused 'untold misery' with 80,000 Brits dead every year
Professor Lion Shahab (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) said: “By creating a product that is both highly addictive and deadly, the tobacco industry has caused untold misery.”
Young adults taking longer to find work than preceding generation
The proportion of UK graduates who found work straight out of university fell by nearly 30% between those born in the late 70s to those a decade younger, finds a new study led by a Dr Alina Pelikh (IOE - Social Research Institute).
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