UCL in the media
Is the future of work asynchronous?
Dr Jen Rhymer (UCL School of Management) explains the benefits and drawbacks of asynchronous work - where work is done without the expectation of an immediate response.
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Last year was hottest on record by clear margin, says UN report
The state of the climate is an “accelerating crisis” for humanity, believes Professor Simon Lewis (UCL Geography), as records were broken for greenhouse gas pollution, surface temperatures and ocean heat in 2023.
Why using AI to unblur photos of Kate Middleton is problematic
"AI is much like us – it’s seen millions of faces before and knows the features most likely to be there, so it fills in the details based on very good educated guesses," says Dr Peter Bentley (UCL Computer Science).
How the seasons affect our moods, thoughts and behaviours
As the days begin to grow longer, Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) offers insight into what it means for the science of psychology if the seasons have such a profound effect on our mental well-being.
Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users
E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at ʼһ including Dr Chiara Herzog (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health and University of Innsbruck).
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Intermittent fasting diet linked to dardiovascular death risk
Commenting on a study that suggests people who participate in an intermittent fasting diet may be more prone to a heart-related death, Dr Baptiste Leurent (UCL Statistical Science) says the results challenge the commonly perceived health benefit of this popular diet.
Kremlin cultivates image of leader for life with Putin's latest coronation
The outcome of the Russian presidential election showed that Putin's regime has shifted from an earlier model of "managed democracy" and is now "heading into its banana republic stage", says Professor Mark Galeotti (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies).
The issue of drug-use in the workplace
Successful entrepreneurs and C-suite leaders tend to over-index on impulsivity and risk-taking, claims Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences).
Putin is approaching the 'electoral outer limits'
Dr Ben Noble (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) remarks that while Vladimir Putin's official election result of 87% support may seem ridiculous, it's the logical outcome of the "personality authoritarian system" the Russian president has built.
Dispute over genomic databank undermines fight to thwart next pathogen
Sharing genetic sequences becomes more complicated when there are drugs, vaccines and money involved and they are not fairly distributed, states Professor François Balloux (UCL Biosciences), adding: "We’ve seen that in the pandemic, it was a disaster."