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UCL : European Team Explores Governance Strategies for Solar Radiation Modification Research
The European Union-funded project, called Co-CREATE, aims to support policymakers in engaging with the issue.
Debate around these technologies can be contentious. Some are concerned that research and development of solar radiation…
Study: Individuals Diagnosed with Cancer in Prison More Likely to Succumb to the Disease
The researchers found that patients with cancer face several barriers to diagnosis in prison and once diagnosed, they receive significantly less treatment and lower planned care costs, and report worse experiences of care.
Researchers…
Study Reveals Female Athletes More Susceptible to Injury at Specific Points in Menstrual Cycle
The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, is the first prospective longitudinal study monitoring menstrual cycles alongside injuries in female footballers. The findings suggest there could be increased injury…
Withdrawal of Stop-Smoking Pill Could Result in Thousands of Preventable Deaths, Study Warns
Varenicline (also known as Champix) is one of the most effective treatments to help smokers quit. It works by reducing cravings for nicotine and easing withdrawal symptoms. But its distribution was paused in July 2021 in the UK and Europe…
Groundbreaking Screening Trial Poised to Save Thousands of Men’s Lives from Prostate Cancer
The TRANSFORM trial has also been backed by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Movember, who have committed £17.5million towards the trial between them.
Among the six research leads are Professors Mark…
Study Finds Women 40% More Likely to Experience Depression During Perimenopause
The research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, provided a meta-analysis of seven studies involving 9,141 women from across the world (including Australia, USA, China, Netherlands and Switzerland), to understand whether…
The King and Queen Meet UCL Cancer Specialists at UCLH
In one of The King’s first official visits since his own cancer diagnosis, Their Majesties visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre. The centre provides some of the most advanced cancer care in the country through its…
Study Reveals One in Five 10-Year-Olds Experience Physical Punishment, UCL Reports
Physical punishment, such as smacking and hitting, is the most common form of violence against children. Scotland and Wales recently prohibited physical punishment in all settings, while physical punishment in the home remains legal in…
Sleep Resets Brain Connections, But Effect Fades After Initial Hours, Study Finds
The researchers say their findings, published in Nature, provide insight into the role of sleep, but still leave an open question around what function the latter half of a night’s sleep serves.
The researchers say the study supports the…
Monash Law students gain valuable real world experience observing family law appeal
Monash University Law students were granted a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the complexities of family law as they attended a live Full Court appeal at the state of the art Monash Moot Court.
The Full Court…