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Trump team desperately trying to delay trials, expert suggests
Constant images of Donald Trump in the dock do not help him swing voters who are not already "enamoured by his narrative of victimisation", says Visiting Professor Andrew Rudalevige (UCL Political Science).
The 15 revolutionary tiny tweaks that can turbocharge your health
Dr Jo Blodgett (UCL Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health) explains that while small changes to how you move can have a positive effect on heart health, intensity of movement matters.
Greek, flavoured or fermented: How to make sure the yogurt you’re buying is actually good for you
Professor Simon Gaisford (UCL School of Pharmacy) said: “One of the main problems with industrial-scale fermentation is the risk of contamination by a species you don’t want in the product. So a lot of times a yogurt will be pasteurised after fermentation ".
‘Deserved respect not ridicule’: Wisden speaks out over cricket’s ICEC report
Professor Michael Collins (UCL History) claimed Ian claims Botham “was asked more than once to offer his views [for the ICEC report] but, for whatever reason, declined”.
Glued Up: The Sticky Story of Humanity: The Birth of Civilisation
Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) charts the journey of human progress through the sticky substances that have shaped us. In episode one he explores the very earliest adhesives that allowed our ancestors to invent and make the first tools.
Large dormant black hole spotted in our galaxy
The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission involving Dr George Seabroke (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory) has discovered the most massive black hole in our galaxy to date that formed from an exploding star.
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Carbon beads help restore healthy gut microbiome and reduce liver disease progression
Innovative carbon beads, invented by researchers at ʼһ including Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL Institute for Liver & Digestive Health), reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which are linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious health issues.
Haiti - Descent Into Anarchy
Professor Matthew J Smith (UCL History) explains the indemnity that Haiti was ordered to pay France after 1825 and the danged this caused to the Haitian economy and nation debt, still felt two decades later.
US President Biden has called a meeting of G7 leaders
Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science) discusses the influence of the United States on Israel and Iran as President Biden convenes the G7.
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Dr Melissa Oldham (UCL Behavioural Science & Health) discusses how young people are choosing to drink less alcohol as concerns about associated health risks rise.