UCL in the media
Louisiana map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
Professor David Thornalley (UCL Geography) warned that significant sea rises "would happen if we didn't take steps to reduce our GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions."
Exploring the bilingual brain with Professor Li Wei
In this interview, Professor Li Wei (Dean of IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) discusses his groundbreaking research on bilingual brain development and the significant benefits of language exposure in both childhood and later life.
Experts discuss extreme rainfall in Dubai
After much of Dubai was left underwater this week, Dr Brian Thomas (UCL Earth Sciences) interprets why the United Arab Emirates was hit with a year and a half of rain in a single day.
World's most dangerous product cigarettes caused 'untold misery' with 80,000 Brits dead every year
Professor Lion Shahab (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) said: “By creating a product that is both highly addictive and deadly, the tobacco industry has caused untold misery.”
Can the dream of "Digital India" become a reality?
Professor Jacqueline McGlade (UCL Institute for Global Prosperity) explains how rapid upwellings of cold water in our oceans are causing mass mortalities among sharks near South Africa and Australia.
Most countries struggle to meet climate pledges from 2009
Nineteen out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate commitments set 15 years ago in Copenhagen, according to a new study led by Professor Jing Meng (UCL Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction).
Greek, flavoured or fermented: How to make sure the yogurt you’re buying is actually good for you
Professor Simon Gaisford (UCL School of Pharmacy) said: “One of the main problems with industrial-scale fermentation is the risk of contamination by a species you don’t want in the product. So a lot of times a yogurt will be pasteurised after fermentation ".
‘Deserved respect not ridicule’: Wisden speaks out over cricket’s ICEC report
Professor Michael Collins (UCL History) claimed Ian claims Botham “was asked more than once to offer his views [for the ICEC report] but, for whatever reason, declined”.
Large dormant black hole spotted in our galaxy
The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission involving Dr George Seabroke (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory) has discovered the most massive black hole in our galaxy to date that formed from an exploding star.
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The 15 revolutionary tiny tweaks that can turbocharge your health
Dr Jo Blodgett (UCL Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health) explains that while small changes to how you move can have a positive effect on heart health, intensity of movement matters.