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Nuclear war would be more devastating for Earth's climate than cold war predictions – even with fewer weapons

Christopher Nolan’s biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer has revived morbid curiosity in the destructive power of nuclear weapons. There are now an estimated 12,512 nuclear warheads.

The Conversation

The fact two-thirds of cosmetic injectors aren't doctors doesn't even scratch the surface of regulation issues

A recent survey has revealed that, statistically, the majority of injectors aren't doctors—but the law doesn't say they have to be

Marie Claire

Funding boost for research hubs that drive Government health policy

The 20 new policy research units will receive between £2m and £5m over a three- to five-year contract

The Independent UK

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Man behind the miniliths has plans for a more Legible world

In the past five years, Applied has tripled turnover and it now works for corporate campuses including Google and Nike, universities including UCL and Princeton, and Nasa’s Pasadena campus

Evening Standard

Being the agreeable employee could be the secret to getting promoted

In the modern workplace, it’s cool to be kind.

Fortune

The UK students taking on universities over Covid disruption

Around 5,000 current and former University College London (UCL) students are seeking compensation, claiming their tuition contracts were breached after teaching went online during Covid with restricted access to facilities.

The Week

New research clarifies how brain stores memories

A new hypothesis put forth by scientists at the HHMI Janelia Research Campus and associates at UCL contends that the importance of memory for potential futures reveals its location in the brain. Read further on Dynamite News:

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University College London urged to agree a deal with Covid-hit students

University College London urged to agree student compensation after Covid disruption

Evening Standard

New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.

The Independent UK

Alzheimer’s: ‘Turning point’ in fight against disease as drug found to slow decline by up to 35%

Experts say ‘we’re entering a new era where Alzheimer’s disease could become treatable’

Evening Standard

Research shows children from deprived areas much more likely to be hospitalised with covid

New research found that children with obesity were also more likely to need hospital treatment

Wales Online

Jenin and the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement

Anne Irfan, lecturer at UCL explains how the Israeli military operation in Jenin highlights a struggle around demographics, displacement and mobility.

The Week

Two new strains of covid discovered by scientists in UK bats

Bats may harbour more pathogens than other mammals due to their remarkable longevity, living to 40

Wales Online

Napping during the day can cut risk of dementia as simple habit keeps the brain 'young'

People can reduce their chance of getting dementia by reducing the rate at which their brain shrinks by taking regular naps during the day, according to new research

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Regular naps linked to increased brain volume: Study

A new study done by academics at UCL and the University of the Republic in Uruguay reveals that daytime napping could help to protect brain function by reducing the pace at which our brains shrink as we age. Read Further on Dynamite News:

Fortune

Bosses take note: power naps may keep your employees sharper for longer

Napping on the job was once grounds for being fired. But new research shows that it may improve brain health and cognitive abilities.

Evening Standard

Adults who take daytime naps could have bigger brains, UCL study suggests

Research finds small naps during the day are good for the brain

Daily Record

Reason why regular napping could be healthy for brain named by new study

New research has suggested that regular daytime naps could benefit the health of people's brains, as it could slow the rate at which brains shrink through age.

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The Independent UK

Adults who take daytime naps could have bigger brains

Researchers hope their findings will help reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping

The Independent UK

Regular napping could be good for brain health, research suggests

Researchers hope their findings will help reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of security guards at UCL told to reapply for jobs and face £13,000 pay cut, union says

Up to 40 roles could be axed under new proposals affecting 260 security guards

The Independent UK

‘Urgent change’ needed to support dementia carers, say researchers

The study, which was carried out by University College London, looked at levels of ‘pre-death grief’ among those caring for a loved one with dementia.

The Independent UK

Higher self-harm risk for LGB people shows society has ‘long way to go’

Study looked at data from 2007 and 2014 and found no improvement in the situation between the two time points.

The Guardian - UK

Up to 40 security guards at UCL could lose jobs under restructuring

Contractor says many of its staff rely on working 60 hours a week, but could see this reduced to 42 on average

The Independent UK

Deadly ‘irreversible’ heart condition reversed for first time in major breakthrough

‘Findings opens up new possibilities for more effective treatment options’

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