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Life Sciences - Dec 2
Sea urchins and social distance: 12 UChicago students study at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Sea urchins and social distance: 12 UChicago students study at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Pedagogy - Dec 2
New poll reveals more than 70% of parents in the UK have concerns over children’s increasing online exposure during the pandemic
New poll reveals more than 70% of parents in the UK have concerns over children’s increasing online exposure during the pandemic
Social Sciences - Dec 2
UCL leads £2m international policy initiative to reduce social impacts of COVID-19
UCL leads £2m international policy initiative to reduce social impacts of COVID-19
Economics - Dec 2
No country ’immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster
No country ’immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster
Health - Dec 2
Roche receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for new test to measure the level of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Roche receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for new test to measure the level of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
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A third of native mammals are currently at risk of extinction in Wales, according to a new report. The State of Mammals in Wales report examines for the first time in over 20 years the current situation for species in the country.
New Covid-19 asymptomatic testing site starts at the University of Birmingham
Government-backed asymptomatic testing site to open at the University of Birmingham to help protect people most at risk .
Government-backed asymptomatic testing site to open at the University of Birmingham to help protect people most at risk .
A report published today has mapped for the first time how far people have to travel to access cash across the UK.
The conquest and loss of Al-Andalus
La civilització del califat de Còrdova en temps..." La civilització del califat de Còrdova en temps d'Abd al-Rahman III , by Dionís Baixeras (1885).
La civilització del califat de Còrdova en temps..." La civilització del califat de Còrdova en temps d'Abd al-Rahman III , by Dionís Baixeras (1885).
Bread wheat can grow in highly diverse regional environments. An important reason for its great genetic variety is the cross-hybridization with many chromosome fragments from wild grasses. This is shown by the genome sequences of 10 wheat varieties from four continents, which an international consortium including researchers from the University of Zurich has now decoded.
Opinion: Should Covid-19 vaccines be mandatory?
To be properly protective, Covid-19 vaccines need to be given to most people worldwide. Here, Dr Vageesh Jain (UCL Institute for Global Health) argues against the need for mandatory vaccines, while Dr Alberto Giubilini argues the reverse.
To be properly protective, Covid-19 vaccines need to be given to most people worldwide. Here, Dr Vageesh Jain (UCL Institute for Global Health) argues against the need for mandatory vaccines, while Dr Alberto Giubilini argues the reverse.
Re-starting global economy depends on tackling ’last mile’ of vaccine journey
Re-starting the global economy for billions of people will depend on successfully overcoming logistical challenges in the ‘last mile' of a COVID-19 vaccine's journey to immunisation stations, according to a new report.
Re-starting the global economy for billions of people will depend on successfully overcoming logistical challenges in the ‘last mile' of a COVID-19 vaccine's journey to immunisation stations, according to a new report.
UCL leads global project mapping legal responses to Covid-19
UCL is leading a vast international collaboration bringing together legal scholars across the world to understand and compare national legal responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
UCL is leading a vast international collaboration bringing together legal scholars across the world to understand and compare national legal responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Spread Germ Defence, not the virus!
With Covid-19 infections still high and people preparing for Christmas gatherings, it is vitally important to try to reduce the spread of infection in people's homes as this is where infections are now most likely to be transmitted.
With Covid-19 infections still high and people preparing for Christmas gatherings, it is vitally important to try to reduce the spread of infection in people's homes as this is where infections are now most likely to be transmitted.
Consumer sentiment: Turning ’Bah Humbug’ into ’Happy Holidays’
Consumer sentiment fell in November due to a sharp decline in economic prospects, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Consumer sentiment fell in November due to a sharp decline in economic prospects, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Marking is the key driver of work stress among teachers
Marking and lesson planning are the two aspects of teachers' jobs that lead to the greatest increase in workload stress and levels of poor wellbeing, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
Marking and lesson planning are the two aspects of teachers' jobs that lead to the greatest increase in workload stress and levels of poor wellbeing, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
ETH Zurich intends to further expand its leading position in quantum research, and so it is planning a highly specialised physics laboratory building on the Hönggerberg campus.
Iron-deficiency anaemia is a major concern in low income countries, especially for women. A study conducted in Tanzania has now demonstrated the advantage of iron infusion therapy over the usual treatment with iron tablets.
Tackling pandemic threats proactively
If we are to minimize the impact of future disease outbreaks, we must recognize the importance of immunization and invest in preemptive vaccine development, writes Tim Keys.
If we are to minimize the impact of future disease outbreaks, we must recognize the importance of immunization and invest in preemptive vaccine development, writes Tim Keys.
Teenage motherhood is still high
The high rate of adolescent motherhood across developing countries isn't shifting, with reductions either modest or absent in some regions and rising in others, according to University of Queensland-led research. The study found an urgent need for effective interventions such as sexual education, teenage health services, and national policies that promote economic growth and decrease income inequality in these countries.
The high rate of adolescent motherhood across developing countries isn't shifting, with reductions either modest or absent in some regions and rising in others, according to University of Queensland-led research. The study found an urgent need for effective interventions such as sexual education, teenage health services, and national policies that promote economic growth and decrease income inequality in these countries.
How state courts use disability to remove Native children from their homes
Subscribe to Fiat Vox. See all podcast episodes. This is the second part of the two-part series about how disability has been and continues to be used as a way to control and profit from Native populations.
Subscribe to Fiat Vox. See all podcast episodes. This is the second part of the two-part series about how disability has been and continues to be used as a way to control and profit from Native populations.
Over 40% of women may be missing key postnatal check-ups
More than 350,000 women in the UK may be missing out on key health and wellbeing check-ups following the birth of a child each year, according to a new study led by UCL researchers with Imperial College London.
More than 350,000 women in the UK may be missing out on key health and wellbeing check-ups following the birth of a child each year, according to a new study led by UCL researchers with Imperial College London.
Four professors named 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, which is the world's largest scientific society, today named four UCLA faculty members as 2020 fellows.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, which is the world's largest scientific society, today named four UCLA faculty members as 2020 fellows.
’Rapid science’ makes custom-fitted facemasks for NHS workers
A company working with experts from the University of Birmingham and King's College London has been awarded funding by Innovate UK to produce custom-fitted, reusable, medical grade facemasks that will fit all people regardless of age, sex or ethnicity.
A company working with experts from the University of Birmingham and King's College London has been awarded funding by Innovate UK to produce custom-fitted, reusable, medical grade facemasks that will fit all people regardless of age, sex or ethnicity.
How chaplains in the US are helping deal with existential crises during a pandemic
FACULTY Q&A The majority of Americans say they are aware of chaplains and desire their services, yet few report previous experience with them in health care, according to a University of Michigan study.
FACULTY Q&A The majority of Americans say they are aware of chaplains and desire their services, yet few report previous experience with them in health care, according to a University of Michigan study.
Eight U-M scientists, engineers named 2020 AAAS Fellows
Eight University of Michigan faculty members have been elected 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Eight University of Michigan faculty members have been elected 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
News in Brief
Life Sciences - Dec 2
Sea urchins and social distance: 12 UChicago students study at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Sea urchins and social distance: 12 UChicago students study at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Pedagogy - Dec 2
New poll reveals more than 70% of parents in the UK have concerns over children’s increasing online exposure during the pandemic
New poll reveals more than 70% of parents in the UK have concerns over children’s increasing online exposure during the pandemic
Social Sciences - Dec 2
UCL leads £2m international policy initiative to reduce social impacts of COVID-19
UCL leads £2m international policy initiative to reduce social impacts of COVID-19
Economics - Dec 2
No country ’immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster
No country ’immune’ to COVID-19 economic shock, but Asian nations will bounce back faster
Health - Dec 2
Roche receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for new test to measure the level of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Roche receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for new test to measure the level of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies