UCL in the media
New living building material draws carbon out of the atmosphere
A new construction biomaterial that uses living microorganisms to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been developed by a UCL graduate student, Prantar Tamuli (UCL Biochemical Engineering), and colleagues.
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Weight loss drugs alone are not enough for individuals to achieve health goals, researchers say
There is a need for comprehensive data on the long-term effects of weight loss drugs such as semaglutide or tirzapatide, as well as strategies for once people stop using them, argues a multidisciplinary team led by researchers from UCL, including Dr Adrian Brown (UCL Medicine).
Donald Trump suffers double polling blow over economy vs Kamala Harris
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said polling showing Harris gaining ground on the economy does not bode well for Trump: "If Donald Trump can't win on the key issues that have buoyed his candidacy the whole campaign season [...] then his chances of winning are bleak".
New British PM Starmer seeks to reset ties, improve Brexit deal with lukewarm EU
Dr Denny Pencheva (UCL Political Science) comments on the new UK government’s ability to renegotiate ties with the EU.
Stonehenge Altar Stone came from Scotland, not Wales
The largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge came from northern Scotland, not Wales, according to researchers including Dr Robert Ixer (UCL Institute of Archaeology).
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Blood tests could herald a revolution for dementia
A study by Professor Jonathan Schott and Dr Ashvini Keshavan (both UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) is encouraging thousands of people in the UK to take part in countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia.
Why RAAC, P8 and the pandemic can’t be ignored
Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) believes the Progress 8 measure needs to move to a three-year average to factor in any disruption schools may face.
Ukraine is winning the war with Russia, but it won’t be over by Christmas
Professor Mark Galeotti (UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies) argues that Western weapons mean the Russians are outgunned and Putin is dithering, but Zelensky’s counteroffensive remains grindingly slow.
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Is smoking making a comeback?
Research by Dr Sarah Jackson (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) suggests declines in smoking since 2021 have been greater among younger adults than older age groups.
TikTok push alerts include fake news and weeks-old tsunami warning
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies) said: “The way in which those alerts are positioned, it can feel like the platform is speaking directly to [users] and not just a poster”.