University College London

Late Jurassic predators likely fed often on baby dinosaurs
This novel food web is the first study of its kind to use trophic analysis to examine Morrison Formation ecological interactions.

Why do some people doubt their abilities more than others
Two groups are prone to two distinct types of underconfidence.

12,000-year-old rock art in Arabia reveals traces of a lost civilization
The art acted as ancient ‘road signs’ to water sources.

Exercise induces unique nerve changes on each side of the heart
The research could guide more targeted and effective care for common heart problems.

How Earth was able to crystallize millions of years ago?
Scientists reveal hidden chemistry of Earth’s core.

Scientists Recreate a Step That May Have Sparked Life
Cracking the mystery of life’s first proteins.

Were dinosaurs doomed and already on their way out before the asteroid hit?
It’s been a subject of debate for more than 30 years.

Cybercrime and its devastating effects on older adults
Black or multi-ethnic men who report poor health are at greater risk of victimization.

Parent’s suicide age linked to higher offspring suicide risk
The findings support the idea of a dynamic process of grief.

AI predicts how atoms arrange themselves in crystal structures
AI learns language of atom arrangements in solids!

The influence of fake news and conspiracy theories
Mistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy.

Five minutes of exercise a day can help to lower blood pressure
Exercise can be as simple as stair-climbing and uphill walking.

UCL engineers set new world record in wireless transmission
This promises faster and more reliable wireless communications.

How threat sensitivity dial controls brain’s ‘escape switch’
Researchers reveal neurons that regulate sensitivity to threat.

Researchers reveal how brain transforms sensation into action
Brain-wide decision-making dynamics discovered.

Understanding the impact of diarrheal disease in Dhaka
Temperature increases of 1.5 °C to 2 °C could increase hospitalizations by 4.5% to 7.4% in Dhaka.

New technology can measure neural activity in babies’ brains
Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations.

A landslide in Greenland caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami.

Natural probiotics found in UK newborns’ gut microbiomes
Researchers have found a type of bacteria in UK newborns that helps digest breast milk and protects their gut from harmful pathogens.

Exploring the impact of oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease
Targeting oligodendrocytes could help reduce amyloid beta production.

Painting roofs white can be more effective at cooling cities
Cool roofs are best at beating cities' heat!

World’s coldest quantum detectors to search for most sensitive dark matter
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved.

A roundtrip to Mars could damage astronauts’ kidneys permanently
The structure and function of the kidneys are altered by space flight.

Women have better mental agility while on their period
Women make fewer mistakes and have better mental agility while on their period.





