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A new data transmission speed record of 450 terabits per second using an existing, commercially installed optical fibre link has been set by a team of engineers involving UCL researchers.

A new, more life-like physical model of microscopic nerve fibres called axons could speed up the discovery of medicines for multiple sclerosis and other degenerative brain diseases, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

Four semiconductor ventures founded by UCL researchers have been selected for the latest cohort of ChipStart UK, a government-backed incubator supporting the UK’s most promising early-stage chip companies.

UCL has welcomed G-Research into its Circle of Benefactors at a celebration on 13 March, recognising long-standing support for research and education, and a partnership that continues to grow.

Dr Atnafu Lambebo Tonja joins the UCL Centre for Artificial Intelligence to develop AI systems and evaluation methods for under-resourced languages, helping make language technologies more inclusive.

Celebrating innovation, teamwork and achievement as Year 3 students reach a key milestone in their Chemical Engineering journey.

“The vast majority of people using bitcoin don’t know how it works, don’t know any of the developers or any of the discussions about the protocol itself,” said Dr Sarah Meiklejohn (UCL Computer Science), commenting on public knowledge of the cryptocurrency.

"We've been finding that in real life scenarios car batteries are degrading slower than what we expected," said Dr Rhodri Jervis (UCL Chemical Engineering) on the longevity of electric car batteries.

"As a material scientist, I'm really interested in how new materials have transformed what instruments can do," said Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) as he explores how history has shaped and evolved the capabilities of musical instruments.