UCL in the media
British government relying too heavily on business to make society fairer
Dr Barnali Choudhury and Dr Marin Petrin (UCL Laws) ask whether new corporate governance legislation is enough to make the economy fairer.
Read: The ConversationSigns of water plumes boost chances of finding life on Jupiter's moon Europa
Professor Andrew Coates (UCL Space & Climate Physics) explains what it means to see signs of water plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa.
Read: The ConversationIntermittent fasting
Dr James Catterson (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) comments on a new study investigating the impact of intermittent fasting diets on human health.
Read: NewsweekFantasy Frontbench
Matthew Seren Smith (UCL Engineering), the founder of 'Fantasy Frontbench', explains how his platform works.
Watch: BBC 2 'Daily Politics' (from 55 mins)Discussion on Emily Bronte
Professor John Mullan (UCL English Language & Literature) joins a discussion about why Emily Bronte is so famous and revered.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Front Row' (from 2 mins)'When I think of Matt Damon, I think of gene editing': scientists on their favourite sci-fi
Professor Giovanna Tinetti
(UCL Physics & Astronomy) describes why she is inspired by the film Interstellar and how it helps to explain her research into diverse planets tens or hundreds of light years from Earth. Read: GuardianGas bills: Are meters overcharging?
Professor David Shipworth (UCL Energy Institute) joins BBC Radio 4's Money Box programme to discuss the efficiency and effectiveness of different types of energy meters. Listen:
BBC Radio 4 (from 13 mins 30 secs)Lords Brexit defeats are forcing MPs to face crucial choices
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) comments that the Lords have not done anything constitutionally dubious by tabling amendments on the Brexit Bill.
Read: The Conversation, More: New York Times, BBC Radio 4 'Broadcasting House' (from 9 mins 29 secs), FT (£)New study suggests leprosy came from Europe
Dr Helen Donoghue (UCL Infection & Immunity) has co-authored a study suggesting leprosy may have originated in Europe rather than Asia.
Read: Guardian, UCL NewsEven young men who smoke have increased stroke risk
Professor Allan Hackshaw (UCL Cancer Institute) has commented on a new study suggesting that young men who smoke are more likely to have a stroke before age 50 than their peers who avoid tobacco.
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