New Form of Ice Discovered – May Shake Up Our Understanding of Water
Researchers at University College London and the University of Cambridge have discovered a new type of ice that more closely resembles liquid water than any…
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What Age Do People Sleep the Least?
A new study conducted by researchers from University College London, the University of East Anglia, and the University of Lyon has found that people get…
Do Women Age Differently From Men?
Research on fruit flies has uncovered how the sex of the individual affects the response to the anti-aging drug rapamycin. The impact of medications can…
Not Where We Thought: Human Bipedalism May Have Evolved in Trees
A new study involving researchers from University College London, the University of Kent, and Duke University suggests that human bipedalism – walking on two legs…
Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified – Defining Feature of Human Cognition
A team led by University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) researchers has mapped the parts of the brain that support our…
“Completely Unexpected” – Scientists Discover a Magnetized Dead Star With a Solid Surface
According to a new study the X-ray light emitted by a certain magnetar – a highly magnetized dead star – appears to indicate that the…
Thought To Be Fake for Over 150 Years: Ancient Roman Coins Reveal a Long-Lost Emperor
According to recent University College of London research, a gold coin long regarded as a fake appears to be authentic and portrays a long-lost Roman…
What Is the Best Blood Thinner for Minimizing Bleeding Risk?
In a recent study led by University College London (UCL) researchers, a large-scale comparison of direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) commonly recommended for irregular heartbeats…
Cervical Cancer Breakthrough: Major New Clue to Better Understanding the Disease
As part of the biggest omics study of its type, researchers at the University College London and the University of Southampton discovered that cervical cancer…
Researchers Map Hidden Connections Between Common Diseases
A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has identified patterns in how common health conditions occur together in the same individuals, using…
Human “Plant Blindness” – New Study Identifies Cause and Cure
New research demonstrates that “plant blindness” is caused by urban life and could be cured through wild food foraging. “Plant blindness” is caused by a…
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts When a Bank Should Be Bailed Out by Taxpayers
An artificial intelligence tool could help governments decide whether or not to bail out a bank in crisis by predicting if the intervention will save…
250% Increased Risk – A New Study Adds to the List of Risk Factors for Dementia
Psychotic disorders can increase your risk of dementia by 250% According to a review of the existing evidence conducted by University College London researchers, people…
Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Doubled With Personalized Whole Genome Sequencing
Tailoring the analysis of whole genome sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases, finds a new study led by researchers…
“Unexpected” – Scientists Discover an Anti-Aging Mechanism
The mechanism extends the life of the immune system. A multinational team headed by University College London scientists has discovered a new mechanism that slows…
Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Five Hours or Less Linked to Higher Risk of Multiple Diseases & Death
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds…
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated or able to enjoy life’s pleasure. According to a new study, cannabis…
Using Smartphones Can Help Improve Your Memory Skills
The use of digital devices might actually benefit you instead of causing you to become lazy. According to a recent study conducted by University College…
