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Atlantic Ocean currents stayed strong during the last ice age, study finds
New research led by UCL Geography shows deep Atlantic circulation remained warm and active during the last ice age, reshaping how scientists understand past and future climate change.
22 Jan 2026
Prehistoric tool made from elephant bone is the oldest discovered in Europe
A 500,000-year-old elephant-bone hammer uncovered in southern England has been analysed by archaeologists from the UCL Institute of Archaeology and the Natural History Museum, London.
21 Jan 2026
Report on Visit of D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University Delegation
The UCL Institute of Archaeology welcomed a senior delegation from D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University to strengthen research collaboration & future partnerships in Eurasian archaeology
20 Jan 2026
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Prehistoric tool made from elephant bone is the oldest discovered in Europe
A prehistoric hammer made from elephant bone, dating back nearly half a million years ago, has been analysed by Simon Parfitt (UCL Institute of Archaeology and Scientific Associate at the Natural History Museum) and the Natural History Museum, London.
22 Jan 2026
Fast food deliberately designed to addict Brits as 'most addictive burger' ever launched
New research from UCL economists at Bloomsbury Policy Lab illustrates the potential dangers of a diet dominated by fast-food. Findings suggest that regular fast-food consumption can lead to an increased chance of diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
22 Jan 2026
Map shows territories US has purchased throughout history
“This is a personal real estate deal for Trump—it's a way of stamping his mark on history and satisfying his vanity,” said Professor Iwan Morgan (UCL Institute of the Americas) on President Trump’s potential plans to invade Greenland.
21 Jan 2026