Year: 2025

Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol? Our new study aims to find out

Researchers at UCL are exploring whether the psychedelic drug DMT can be used to curb drinking habits.

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Why loneliness should be treated as a social issue

Fighting loneliness means more than self-help. It means rebuilding the social fabric – with spaces, services and support for everyone.

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Secrets of the Thames: mudlarking treasures showcase history of London’s river and the people who scour its banks

This engaging exhibition tells the story of the Thames and London through time.

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Chinese research isn’t taken as seriously as papers from elsewhere – my new study

A study of over 8,000 articles in top economics journals finds that authors with Chinese surnames are 14% less likely to be cited.

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Why Trump’s plans for tariffs on foreign films probably won’t have a happy ending

Does Hollywood really need Trump to protect it with tariffs?

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Why are India and Pakistan on the brink of war and how dangerous is the situation? An expert explains

The conflict between India and Pakistan puts two of the world’s nuclear powers head to head.

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A promising new approach to treating potentially deadly liver disease

Scientists test new drugs to fight silent liver damage.

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Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate

The tin would have made a 4,000km journey to thriving markets in the east Mediterranean.

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Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices

Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.

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Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases

The fight against neglected tropical diseases is a fight for equity, productivity and long-term security. South-east Asia can lead the way.

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