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 · Feb 24, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
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 · Jan 30, 2025
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 · Jan 29, 2025
Calls to end ‘harmful’ calorie labels on restaurant menus The move was originally made to tackle the country’s obesity crisis The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
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 · Jan 23, 2025
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 · Jan 17, 2025
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 · Jan 10, 2025
Study reveals deadly risks of living near an airport Researchers at University College London linked exposure to aircraft noise to poor heart health The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Two million mph violent galaxy collision in space ...Tech and Science Daily podcast Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024
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. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
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 Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024 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 · Oct 23, 2024 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 · Oct 23, 2024 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 · Oct 14, 2024 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 · Oct 8, 2024 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 · Oct 1, 2024 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.
France 24 · Sep 13, 2024 What Greenland’s nine-day mega-tsunami tells us about climate change A seismic signal heard across the world last September for nine days has been traced back to a trapped tsunami triggered by a landslide in the remote fjords of Greenland. Climate scientists say that the collapse seems to have been set off by melting glaciers – a phenomenon that is…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024 World-first lung cancer vaccine trials launched across seven countries First patient in UK gets dose of jab designed to kill most common form of lung cancer – and stop it coming back
LiveScience · Jul 31, 2024 Continental collision 2.1 billion years ago may have sparked '1st attempt' at complex life on Earth Researchers have laid out the case for complex life evolving 2.1 billion years ago, but not everyone is convinced it started so early.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Private school or Russell Group university ‘may lead to better health’ Factors such as smaller class sizes and more activities at private schools, plus better job prospects, may influence health in midlife, experts say.