UCL in the media
Marijuana legalisation causing violent crime to fall in US states
Professor Imran Rasul (UCL Economics) comments on a recent study on the legalisation of marijuana for medical purposes, which, it is claimed, has led to a significant reduction in violent crime in several US states bordering Mexico.
Read: IndependentDr Helen Czerski's favourite music
Dr Helen Czerski (UCL Mechanical Engineering) discusses her favourite music, inspired by her heritage and fascination with technology and exploration.
Listen: BBC Radio 3 'Private Passions'Theoretical map for the universe
Professor Jonathan Butterworth (UCL Physics & Astronomy) discusses the theoretical map for the universe and finding the smallest constituents of nature.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Today' (from 2 hr 40 mins 30 secs)Investigation into Aztec epidemic
Professor Elizabeth Graham (UCL Institute of Archaeology) comments on a recent study that purports to understand the cause of an epidemic that killed up to 15 million people in 1545.
Read: IndependentHow to lose weight well
Dr Chris Stefan (UCL Life Sciences) explains the science behind a type of injection that claims to burn body fat away.
Watch: Channel 4 'How to Lose Weight Well' (from 8 mins 38 secs)Profile of Jonathan Benthall
Jonathan Benthall (UCL Anthropology) is profiled for how he has "extended the boundaries of anthropology".
Read: Huffington PostDonald Trump's effect on The Presidency
Dr Rod Abouharb (UCL Political Science) comments on Trump's presidency, saying: 'I hesitate to say it couldn't get any worse because you never know'.
Read: Huffington PostDr Joseph Jebelli profile
Dr Joseph Jebelli (UCL Institute of Neurology) is profiled about his work in Alzheimer's research.
Read: Times (£)Do you work more than 39 hours a week? Your job could be killing you
Research by Professor Mika Kivimaki (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) is used to demonstrate that too much work is bad for wellbeing and could have a negative impact on health.
Read: GuardianSearch for Alzheimer's drug flounders
Professor John Hardy (UCL Institute of Neurology) comments on prevailing ideas about the cause of Alzheimer's, and speculates about where research into treatment should focus next.
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