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‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?

The Guardian - UK

Alzheimer's is transmissible in extremely rare scenarios

A small study suggests that "seeds" of Alzheimer's can be transferred from one person to another via certain medical procedures, leading to the disease later in life.

LiveScience

Scientist cited in push to oust Harvard’s Claudine Gay has links to eugenicists

Christopher Rufo, credited with helping oust school’s first Black president, touted critic associated with ‘scientific racists’

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‘Every bit of data is precious’: my life on a boat tracking how the ocean breathes

From a ship in the Labrador Sea, scientists are tracking how gases move through global waters – a rare natural phenomenon that may be crucial to the management of the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

UK University Students Initiate 'Career Boycott' in Protest Against Barclay's Climate Policies

More than 220 students from Barclays' top recruitment universities won't work for Barclays unless they terminate all financing for oil and gas companies.

International Business Times UK

New Study Reveals Autistic Individuals Experience Shorter Lifespans Due To Lack Of Healthcare Support

Research from University College London highlights the need for better healthcare access and support for autistic individuals

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4 things to know about UNRWA, Gaza's largest aid organization

For over 70 years, one key U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip. As Israel continues to bombard the territory, UNRWA says it's struggling to keep up with demand.

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Stand-out acts to help reduce sitting stroke risk

The simple act of standing rather than sitting can improve heart health if repeated consistently enough, research suggests.

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‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

Researchers developed an artificial bladder to observe the behaviour of pathogens.

The Independent UK

Ancient Grinding Tools Reveal Early Human Bread And Meat Cooking In Saudi Arabian Desert

State-of-the-art analysis uncovers Neolithic food processing and pigment production in once-wetter region

Zenger

Tree-planting schemes threaten tropical biodiversity, ecologists say

Paper reveals scientists’ concerns that single-species carbon plantations threaten native flora and fauna, while delivering negligible benefits

The Guardian - UK

London universities among the very best in Europe, new league table shows

Imperial College London, University College London, and King’s College London all make it into the top ten

Evening Standard

UCL East Marshgate review – an inward-looking class act

University College London’s flexible new campus is all complex drama within, yet its forbidding exterior sits somewhat uneasily with its Olympic Park neighbours

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Hundreds of academics call for 100% plant-based meals at UK universities

Open letter backs student-led campaign for vegan catering to fight climate crisis

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Now AI can detect Parkinson's disease 7 years before diagnosis!

A new study has found that Parkinson's disease can be detected early using artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists from University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital have identified markers of Parkinson’s in eye scans with the help of AI. The study has been published in the journal Neurology. "This is the…

The Independent UK

New Covid variant with ‘high number of mutations’ found in UK

Health officials said the BA.2.86 mutation was detected in the UK on Friday.

The Independent UK

Therapy for ‘problematic’ social media use could help ease depression

Researchers from University College London analysed studies from across the globe on social media use interventions.

The Independent UK

Scientists fear ‘tinder box effect’ could spread measles in under-vaccinated London

Helen Bedford, a professor of children’s health at University College London, has said vaccine uptake needs to be higher to contain such diseases

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Evening Standard

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

University College London urged to agree student compensation after Covid disruption

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Hugh White obituary

Other Lives: Scientist who spent his career at University College London, teaching and researching cellular biochemistry

Daily Mirror

BBC Breakfast turns awkward as Sally Nugent tells Carol Kirkwood 'go nap' after blunder

Carol Kirkwood tried to crack a joke on BBC Breakfast earlier today but the weather expert's attempt at humour caused host Sally Nugent to suggest it was time to take a nap

Daily Record

Inside Chris Martin's life: Gwyneth Paltrow, controversial diet and Coldplay's rise to fame

Coldplay are currently on their Music of the Spheres World Tour with their most recent UK shows in Cardiff driving fans wild this week.

Evening Standard

Bring in trust buttons on social media to stop misinformation spreading online, study finds

Researchers from University College London find adding trust/dislike buttons alongside the standard ‘like’ button incentivises people to be trustworthy and leads to a large reduction in the amount of misinformation being shared

The Guardian - UK

UK students pledge ‘career boycott’ of insurers over fossil fuels

Hundreds of students and graduates vow not to work for ‘climate wreckers that insure those responsible for the climate crisis’

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English universities warned not to over-rely on fees of students from China

Higher education regulator asks 23 institutions for contingency plans in case of sudden interruption of income

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