UCL in the media
The science of the menopause
How is the menopause viewed around the world? Professor Joyce Harper (UCL Institute for Women's Health) takes part in a panel discussion in Belfast during the Northern Ireland Science Festival that looks to unpick the science behind the menopause.
Ofsted eyes tweaks to inspector role to boost expertise
Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) said they only had “anecdotal evidence” about how prevalent the issue of inspectors having relevant experience is. He hopes Ofsted will provide further data so researchers can investigate.
Inside the thriving black market for illicit Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat drivers
Dr Ella Cockbain (UCL Security and Crime Science) said: “The UK government’s hostile environment policies make life incredibly difficult for people who don’t have the legal ‘right to work’ or recourse to public funds.
Scientists grow mini organs from cells shed by fetuses
A study co-authored by Dr Mattia Gerli (UCL Surgery & Interventional Science) demonstrated that mini organs can be created from cells floating in the fluid that surrounds a fetus in the womb.
Controversial new theory of gravity rules out need for dark matter
A new theory of quantum gravity, developed by Prof Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL Physics), explains the anomalous rotation of galaxies without the need for dark matter.
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28 books you heard about on CBC Radio recently
Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) new book ‘I, Human’, which explores, AI and automation, is listed as one of the books discussed on national CBC Radio programs in the last month.
'Our bodies pay the price for job and money worries as stress damages almost all our organs'
A UCL study, led by PHD candidate Odessa Hamilton (UCL Epidemiology & Health Care), shows the effects of long-term stress were harmful to the healthy interaction of our organs, especially those closely connected to each other, like our immune, nervous and hormone systems.
Slow and steady as she goes for airship
Professor Andreas Schaefer (UCL Energy Institute) said the Airlander 10 airship would be a ‘niche’ market. He said: "On a commercial basis, as a vehicle for long distance transport, I can't see any future because simply the speed is by far too slow".
Supply chain disruptions will further exacerbate economic losses from climate change
Global GDP loss from climate change will increase exponentially the warmer the planet gets when its cascading impact on global supply chains is factored in, finds a new study led by UCL researchers including Professor Dabo Guan (UCL Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction).
MPs must act to save young drivers’ lives
Professor Nicola Christie (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) co-signs a letter to The Guardian calling on all political parties to commit to taking action on proven evidence-based measures to save young drivers' lives.