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World university rankings 2027: Where are London's institutions on the list?

The US and UK dominated the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, but which London university was highest?

Evening Standard · Oct 1

What if art could help you live longer?

In this episode of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza speaks to Daisy Fancourt, professor at University College London and a leading researcher on how the arts affects our brains and bodies. In her book "Art Cure" she draws on scientific evidence to show how the arts can transform our health and…

France 24 · Sep 30

Can LED bulbs give you diabetes? UCL neuroscientist warns modern lighting may damage mitochondria and affect metabolism

The rise of LED lighting in residential and commercial spaces has sparked discussions among health experts. Some researchers suggest that these lights might influence metabolic processes and heighten diabetes risk. One study indicates that using broader-spectrum lighting could provide enhanced health benefits over standard LEDs. Despite these discussions, there is…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Ricky Gervais, 65, Reveals Awkwardly Superficial Reason He Plans To Finally Marry Partner Of 44 Years

“Many people are doing this and are not in the same financial situation as Ricky G…”

Bored Panda · Aug 18

Ricky Gervais Makes a Sharp U-Turn on Marriage at 65 to Avoid Hefty Inheritance Tax

Ricky Gervais to wed Jane Fallon after 44 years to mitigate inheritance tax on their £142 million fortune. Discover how UK tax laws impact unmarried couples and the financial benefits of marriage.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

How Animals See Ultraviolet Light and What Their Vision Reveals About Color and Perception

The part of light we never seeSunlight contains far more than what human eyes register. The visible spectrum, the band of wavelengths our photoreceptors detect, runs roughly from 380 to 700 nanometres. Ultraviolet light sits just below that, between 10 and 380 nanometres. We cannot see it. Many animals can,…

Times Life · Jul 24

Why Animal Sleep Cycles Differ So Dramatically Across Species and What That Reveals About Biology

The Numbers Are Stranger Than You ThinkThe African elephant sleeps roughly two hours per night, often while standing. The little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus, sleeps close to twenty hours. The domestic cat, which most Indian households treat as an occasional visitor or a permanent resident depending on the building's bylaws,…

Times Life · Jul 22

Quote of the day by Chris Martin: 'It’s difficult when you’re successful, to admit...' Life lessons from motivational quote on vulnerability, assistance, weakness, sustained growth, resilience, success, authenticity and well-being

Quote of the day by Chris Martin highlights the importance of accepting help even after achieving success. The quote explains that fear of appearing weak can stop people from seeking support. It encourages people to value vulnerability, teamwork, resilience, well-being and continuous learning. The message is relevant for professionals, students,…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

The Axolotl Can Regrow Its Own Heart, And Scientists Are Studying It to Understand Human Healing

A creature that does not scarCut off an axolotl's leg and it grows back. Not approximately, the bone, muscle, nerves, and skin return in the correct arrangement, fully functional, within weeks. The same happens with its heart muscle after damage, with segments of its spinal cord after injury, and with…

Times Life · Jul 17

School smartphone bans seen as ‘punitive’ by young people, study says

Outright bans may have unintended negative consequences for young people, University College London report warns

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30