UCL in the media
It’s a Gas by Mark Miodownik — the lightness of being
Professor Mark Miodownik’s (UCL Mechanical Engineering) new book ‘It’s a Gas’ is reviewed in the Financial Times.
Science minister announces quantum research hub for healthcare
A major new research hub led by UCL and the University of Cambridge and co-directed by Professor Rachel McKendry (UCL Medicine) aims to harness quantum technology to improve early diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Kamala Harris' language on Gaza marks change in White House tone
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) believes it is possible to read too much into the language of one speech by Harris regarding her approach to Gaza.
Autism in women: Signs and diagnosis
Professor William Mandy (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) said: “It’s important to stress that there is likely still widespread underdiagnosis of autistic girls and women, but the evidence suggests that in the UK, this tendency is gradually being counteracted”.
Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases
Proteins in the blood could predict the onset of many diverse diseases, according to a new study co-authored by Professor Spiros Denaxas (UCL Institute of Health Informatics).
The economist who bases her ideas on the arrival of man on the Moon
Professor Mariana Mazzucato's (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose) is profile, following her meeting with Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and the Spanish Minister of Health, Mónica García.
Read: Cuatro (Spanish); More: La Vanguardia (Spanish); Listen: RNE Audio (Spanish)
What is Wegovy and what does it treat?
Professor Nick Finer (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science) said: “The efficacy of semaglutide is a true game-changer for the medical treatment of obesity, a chronic disease that shortens life through its many complications.”
Netanyahu says America and Israel ‘must stand together’ as Harris snubs speech
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) suggested Kamala Harris’s scheduling issue that prevented her from attending Netanyahu’s speech to Congress may be code for her wanting to keep her distance.
U.K.’s Policy on Israel, long aligned with America’s, veers away
Professor Colm O’Cinneide (UCL Laws) said of the new Attorney General, Richard Hermer, “He’s an acknowledged expert of huge standing and reputation in human rights law”.
Trump would be 'slapped down' by Harris in debate—US polling 'Nostradamus'
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "Harris can't do any worse in a debate than Biden [...] At the same time, Trump can be a sneaky good debater, and it's hard to fact-check his firehose of lies on the spot without veering off message."