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The latest measurements of the mass of the W boson, one of two elementary particles that mediate the weak nuclear force, are a powerful reminder of the profound beauty in the standard model of particle physics, says Professor Jon Butterworth (UCL Physics & Astronomy). Read: Nature

“I think there will always be students drawn to an academic law degree that values research-led teaching and critically explores the operation of law in context,” says Jacqueline Kinghan (UCL Laws). Read: Times (£)

UCL, Imperial and Intel have announced the launch of a new research institute with the aim of testing the technologies that could power the cities of the future. Read: BBC News More: Telegraph

"If the Yeti is real and somebody has found bits of their hair, you should be able to tell from the DNA in the hair if this is actually a Yeti," said Professor Mark Thomas (UCL Genetics, Evolution and Environment). Read: The Australian

"The people really at risk are the ones who have obesity in combination with other metabolic health risk factors," says Dr Mark Hamer (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health). Read: Reuters

"This is an interesting paper, but very early and it's really important for patients that the promise of such a technique is not over-sold," says Professor John Martin (UCL Cardiovascular Medicine). Read: Reuters

UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture has topped the 2013 Guardian’s league table of architecture schools with a 100% score. Read: Building Design (£)

The concept of environmental thresholds is compelling, but it has the potential to shift political focus to the wrong areas, says Dr Simon Lewis (UCL Geography). Read: Nature News