UCL in the media
Mysterious element promethium finally reveals its chemical properties
“It’s rather beautiful chemistry, and to see the delicate pink colour of this complex is a real joy,” says Professor Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry).
Excavation indicates a major ancient migration to Timor Island
New archaeological evidence indicates that humans first reached the island of Timor in large numbers, challenging scientists’ understanding of how ancient people migrated from Southeast Asia to Australia, says a new study led by Dr Ceri Shipton (UCL Institute of Archaeology).
The truth about Asian hornets
“Unless you are a honeybee farmer, you probably don’t need to worry too much. I worry on behalf of the other social wasps, because they represent a significant proportion of their diet, but I’m sure I’m alone in that," says Professor Seirian Sumner (UCL Biosciences).
Why is exercise good for your mental health?
Professor Jonathan Roiser (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) tells Claudia Hammond about a major piece of research he is soon to embark on that should help us understand a lot more about what exercise does for people with depression.
Homes evacuated after strong quake near Italian supervolcano
The 7-mile Campi Flegrei caldera near Naples is "edging towards breaking point", says a study led by Professor Christopher Kilburn (UCL Earth Sciences).
The effect of electrodes on Tourette's tics
Four times more common in boys than girls, Tourette’s syndrome typically begins around the age of seven, ‘but a small number develop it as adults,’ says Professor Eileen Joyce (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol vehicles, study finds
Professor Nicola Christie (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) believes people rely on sound to judge the presence, speed and location of vehicles, and when these cues are missed, it could be "very problematic" for people in busy urban areas.
Electric pulses may ease paralysis after broken neck, study shows
“When you enrol someone into a study and pay a lot of attention to them over many months, there is going to be a certain amount of improvement,” says Professor Rob Brownstone (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) on the new study.
Farm animal pathogens 'hauled all over the country'
The global swine trade is “increasing the diversity of pathogenic strains all around the world,” says Dr Gemma Murray (UCL Biosciences).
Taylor Swift Eras tour raises COVID fears
"We know that the most risky places for Covid-19 transmission are poorly ventilated, crowded, indoor places," says Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics).