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White-painted roofs could have saved lives in London’s hottest summer – study
Researchers looked at the effect of ‘cool roofs’ and solar panels on urban heat in summer 2018.
River is pushing up Mount Everest’s peak, study suggests
Over the past 89,000 years, this has increased Everest’s height by between 15 and 50 metres, researchers say.
Handheld scanner could transform cancer and arthritis diagnosis – study
The device can generate highly detailed 3D images in just seconds, researchers say.
Device that mimics sense of touch could allow ‘people to hold hands virtually’
The technology developed by UCL was presented at the British Science Festival.
Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study
Previous research showed people with heart disease who were obese or overweight could benefit from taking semaglutide.
Social segregation rises in areas with primary free schools, study finds
The National Education Union said such schools are ‘symbolic of the previous Government’s obsession with pushing gimmicks’.
UCL granted High Court order against Gaza protest encampment
The university took legal action over the months-long occupation of part of its central London campus.
More than 5,000 students seeking Covid-19 disruption compensation, judge says
Thousands of students are taking legal action against University College London, claiming it breached its contractual obligations.
Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study
An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia.
Women make fewer mistakes while on their periods, research suggests
Women were found to perform much better during their periods compared with during any other phase of their cycle, despite feeling less capable.