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'If it weren't for that asteroid, they might still share this planet': Dinosaurs weren't doomed before the asteroid hit, new study suggests

The dinosaurs were not in decline before the asteroid hit, a new study finds. Instead, poor fossilization conditions and unexposed late Cretaceous rock layers mean they're either not preserved or hard to find.

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David Taylor obituary

Other lives: Professor of pharmaceutical and public health policy at University College London who bridged the worlds of policy and industry

The Guardian - UK

Zhenhao Zou: ‘charming’ PhD student who filmed dozens of attacks on women

Police say it could be ‘extraordinary amount of time’ before scale of crimes is known, as UCL student convicted of raping 10 women

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Cancer treatment, AI and green research companies coming out of London university attract £3bn in investment

Firms working on cures for rare cancers, using AI to create green technology and treatments for motor neurone disease are among the 95 active "spinout" businesses to come out of UCL

Evening Standard

Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows

Sutton Trust says underrepresentation of poorer students is ‘outrageous’ but number has doubled in 10 years to 2022

The Guardian - UK

AI could help detect epilepsy-linked brain lesions that are often missed – study

The software, known as Meld Graph, was developed by scientists at King’s College London and University College London.

Evening Standard

University leaders in England call for rethink over rising ‘regulatory burden’

Exclusive: Vice-chancellors say Office for Students’ plans for next five years will financially harm smaller institutions

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Jury tears as videos of alleged rapes by Chinese PhD student played in court

Zhenhao Zou is accused of raping ten women after plying them with drink or drugs, and taking videos of the alleged attacks as ‘souvenirs’

Evening Standard

PhD student at top London university 'raped ten unconscious women and filmed attacks as souvenirs'

Zhenhao Zou is accused of being a ‘sexual predator’ while he was studying for a PhD at University College London

Evening Standard

Calls to end ‘harmful’ calorie labels on restaurant menus

The move was originally made to tackle the country’s obesity crisis

The Independent UK

People with ADHD live shorter lives than peers, says study

Being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD not only affects focus and organizing skills, but can also have an effect on life expectancy, as per a new study. Men with ADHD live seven years shorter, while women with the condition die nine years earlier, on an average, compared…

The Times of India

Psychedelic drug DMT to be trialled on UK volunteers to tackle alcohol misuse

Exclusive: Scientists at UCL hope one-off dose of powerful hallucinogenic could help drinkers reduce intake

The Guardian - UK

Giant sculpture inspired by the sun to go on display at National Trust properties

Luke Jerram’s latest work, entitled Helios, includes the sound of the sun captured by Nasa.

The Independent UK

Living near an airport could increase risk of heart attack – study

Researchers at University College London linked exposure to aircraft noise to poor heart health.

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The Independent UK

Study reveals deadly risks of living near an airport

Researchers at University College London linked exposure to aircraft noise to poor heart health

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Stonehenge may have been erected to unite early British farming communities, research finds

The altar stone, which we now know is from Scotland, may have been a gift or marker of political alliance

Evening Standard

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Short bursts of exercise added to daily routine ‘lowers blood pressure’

Everyday activities that raise the heart rate, such as cycling, climbing stairs or short runs, can have benefits.

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Sleepless in middle age: A risky link to dementia

As individuals make their way through middle age, it's often sleep that has to take a back seat to the demands of work and life. However, this could be serious, with a link to an increased risk of dementia. A study led by Dr. Séverine Sabia from Inserm and University…

The Guardian - UK

University College London staff voice concern over ‘dismantling’ of Art Museum

UCL’s Grade I-listed building being turned into a mixed-use space under redevelopment proposals

The Independent UK

One in 10 young adults do not believe or realise ‘stealthing’ is a crime – study

University College London said this is the first UK research of its kind into attitudes on the offence.

The Conversation

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer – what happened to the great promise?

In 1893, the American Journal of the Medical Sciences reported on ten patients whose large and hitherto incurable cancers had been injected with bacteria taken from skin infections. In every case, striking improvement was seen, marking the birth of “cancer immunotherapy” – using the power of the immune system to…

The Guardian - UK

New cervical cancer treatment regime ‘cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%’

Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation

The Independent UK

Oxford retains place at top of global university rankings as UK list revealed

The University of Oxford has retained top place in an international league table for a record-breaking ninth year in a row.

Evening Standard

Why Mount Everest is growing taller... Tech & Science Daily podcast

Tech & Science Daily speaks to co-author of the study, Adam Smith, from University College London.

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