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A decade of studying the Earth’s magnetic shield, in 3D
Space scientists around the world are celebrating ten years of groundbreaking discoveries by ‘Cluster’, a mission that is illuminating the mysteries of the magnetosphere, the northern lights and the solar wind. More....
Sugar does not relieve newborn pain
Sugar given to newborn babies as a routine form of pain relief does not work, according to a new study led by UCL researchers and published today in The Lancet. More....
Research reveals two heads are better than one
Two heads can be better than one – but only if you have the right partner says a study published today in the journal Science.
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Dr Nick Lane on Royal Society Science Book Prize shortlist
Life Ascending, a history of life on Earth by Dr Nick Lane (UCL Genetics, Evolution and Environment) has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize.
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Lizard venom offers hope for Parkinson’s disease patients
The saliva of a venomous lizard native to southwestern America and Mexico could provide a cure for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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UCL joins Cardiff University to unearth Caerleon’s Roman past
An archaeological excavation project co-directed by Dr Andrew Gardner (UCL Archaeology) and Dr Peter Guest from Cardiff University is taking place in Caerleon this summer.
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Carers need help before dementia diagnosis
One of the most difficult times when caring for a friend or family member with dementia is the period before diagnosis, according to new research led by UCL and published online today in the British Medical Journal. More....
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- UKCMRI planning application submitted
- Hot water discovered around a carbon star
- Sugar does not relieve newborn pain
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- Research reveals two heads are better than one
- Dr Nick Lane on Royal Society Science Book Prize shortlist