3D structure of iconic Ring Nebula

Astronomy & Space

An international team of scientists has produced the clearest three-dimensional view yet of the Ring Nebula - one of the night sky's most iconic celestial objects. The Ring Nebula is perhaps one of the most photographed objects in the night sky, dating back to its first image in 1886, but its intrinsic structure has been debated for as long as it has been observed.

Health - Jan 14

BMI, blood pressure and physical activity in childhood linked to brain differences

Health

Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life, according to a new study co-led by a UCL researcher.

Health - Jan 14

Genetic driver of aggressive bone cancer discovered

Health

A major driver of the bone cancer osteosarcoma has been discovered by researchers from UCL, EMBL EBI and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, providing insights that could help to predict cancer severity and how patients will respond to treatment.

Health - Jan 14

Safely reducing the use of antibiotics in hospitals

New research finds that PCT (procalcitonin) blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children - .

Health - Jan 14

Physical inactivity, obesity and high blood pressure in childhood linked to later brain differences

Health

Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life, according to a new study co-led by a UCL researcher.

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