UCL in the media
Barack Obama Gets Angry
"I wouldn't characterize Obama's speech as angry. I'd characterize it as candid and displaying a level of concern that he thinks matches the gravity of the moment and the stakes of the election,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on a recent speech by Barack Obama.
How new Covid variants keep appearing – and why most people shouldn’t worry
“It’s not got that many more new mutations compared with what else we are seeing. I feel a bit surprised that it’s attracting so much attention,” said Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute), on the genetic makeup of the new Covid XEC variant.
UCL alumnus and AI innovator awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Neuroscientist, entrepreneur and artificial intelligence pioneer Sir Demis Hassabis, a UCL alumnus who has retained close connections to the university, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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Donald Trump To Hold Rallies in Blue States GOP Has Not Won in Decades
“By showing up, he can lambaste the Golden State as the poster child for all the ills that he says are ailing America,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science), on Donald Trump’s planned campaign rally in California, a state election watchers predict he’s unlikely to win.
Hidden factor that makes you six times more likely to get breast cancer
“While one woman avoiding breast cancer is of enormous value, this has to be weighed against the risk of over-diagnosis and over-treatment,” said Professor Michael Baum (UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science) on routine mammogram screening for all women.
I transformed my body in less than a year with one diet change — but was left with one big problem
"If it's wrapped in plastic and it contains at least one ingredient that you don't typically find in a domestic kitchen, then it's ultra-processed food," said Dr Chris Van Tulleken (UCL Infection & Immunity) on how to identify ultra-processed foods.
Baby boomers living longer, but in poorer health than previous generations
Baby boomers – those born in the late 1940s and 50s – are more likely to experience multiple health problems in their later years than their older counterparts, finds a study led by PhD student Laura Gimeno (UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies).
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Could coal shut-down mark new era for energy?
Professor Paul Ekins (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) highlights how the closure of the last coal power plant in England marks an important milestone for the decarbonation of the UK’s infrastructure.
How quitting alcohol benefits your body after a day, a month and a year
“Individuals said that they started to feel better at around two three weeks, but they didn’t feel much before that,” said Dr Gautam Mehta (UCL Medicine) on the long-term health benefits of quitting alcohol.
The causes of dementia
“Dementia is not just ageing,” said Dr Cath Mummery (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) in an interview with TV presenter Anna Richardson, describing the diseases that are the root causes of dementia.
Watch: Channel 4 “Anna Richardson: Love, Loss & Dementia” (from 12 mins)