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How we got stuck in an air-conditioned nightmare
Ms Sapna Halai (UCL Bartlett Environment, Energy and Resources) explained how Britain's window system is not well suited to use shade. She said: “in mainland Europe all the windows open inwards, which means you can then have shutters on the outside and you can keep the sun out".
Clinical language describing pregnancy loss can contribute to trauma
The language used in many healthcare settings to describe pregnancy loss exacerbates the grief and trauma experienced by some individuals, according to a new report led by Dr Beth Malory (UCL English Language & Literature).
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's Very Different Campaign Strategies
"[US presidential candidate Donald] Trump participating in more unscripted events makes the contrast of [Kamala] Harris refusing to take tough questions from the media look all the more stark,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
20% fall in GP surgeries while patient lists grow
Over the past decade, the number of NHS general practices in England has decreased by 20% with 15% fewer qualified fulltime equivalent (FTE) general practitioners (GPs) per 1,000 patients, finds a new analysis involving Professor Irene Petersen (UCL Epidemiology & Health Care).
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Stonehenge tale gets ‘weirder’ as Orkney is ruled out as altar stone origin
“Life would have been far simpler had [the altar stone] turned out to be similar to the stones of Brodgar… The more we learn [about Stonehenge], the weirder it gets,” said Dr Robert Ixer (UCL Institute of Archaeology).
Treating eyesight issues could prevent one in five dementia cases, study finds
“In the future, a visit to your local optometrist may be an effective screening tool not just for eye diseases but for other common causes of illness [including dementia and cardiovascular diseases],” said Professor Anthony Khawaja (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology).
Stonehenge’s Altar stone didn’t come from Orkney
“We have said it's not from mainland Orkney, now I don't think it's from any of the other smaller islands either,” said Dr Robert Ixer (UCL Institute of Archaeology), on his new research further pinning down the origin of Stonehenge’s altar stone.
Scientists say a fifth of dementia cases in elderly are preventable with simple 'senses' fix
“Things that make it harder for brain stimulation, like loss of vision and loss of hearing, mean you get less cognitive stimulation,” said Professor Gill Livingston (UCL Psychiatry), on the importance of cognitive stimulation to help stave off dementia.
The 125-year-old theory explaining why we want something even more when the prices go up
Professor Wendy Carlin (UCL Economics) explains the theory behind the increase in demand for luxury goods after their prices go up.
The UK’s Houses of Parliament
“[In the 14th century] the House of Lords and House of Commons became distinct. The House of Commons gradually became more democratic. The House of Lords was always made up of the nobility,” said Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit), on plans to end hereditary peerage.