UCL in the media
Genetic variants linked to obesity could protect against Parkinson's
A new study published by UCL researchers finds that genetic variants linked to higher body mass index (BMI) are associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease.
Read: Mail OnlineA day in the life of a forensic pathologist
Dr Carolyn Rando (UCL Institute of Archaeology) highlights the real life work of a forensic pathologist, dispelling the myths portrayed in popular TV shows.
Read: ExpressAstronomers find 'ingredients for life' around sun-like stars
Dr Audrey Coutens (UCL Physics & Astronomy) comments on the discovery of prebiotic complex organic molecule, methyl isocyanate, in the binary star system.
Read: ExpressEating a low carb breakfast may make you a more tolerant person
Dr Bahador Bahrami (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) comments on research findings which suggest a low carb diet makes people more tolerant, but says other social decisions will need to be explored to test the findings more widely.
Read: New ScientistHow the hydrogen economy could make a comeback
Dr Paul Dodds (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) and Professor Dan Brett (UCL Chemical Engineering) discuss the hype around hydrogen.
Read: The EngineerSterling Work: Annual survey of vice-chancellor pay
William Locke, Director of the Centre for Higher Education Studies (UCL Institute of Education), comments on the distinctive labour market in which vice-chancellors are recruited.
Read: Times Higher EducationWhat is Britain's Greatest Invention?
Dr Hannah Fry (UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) hosts Britain's Greatest Inventions, a one-off technology special, airing on BBC two.
Read more: MetroCan cyclists and driverless cars ever co-exist?
Dr Robin Hickman (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) says driverless cars could be unworkable on busy urban streets, as the movements of cyclists and pedestrians are unpredictable.
Read: The GuardianUnpopular Conservative policies expected to be scrapped
Professor Michael Reiss (UCL Institute of Education) says that the grammar school policy is likely to be amended significantly or "quietly disappear".
Read: Financial TimesHigher inflation 'should be celebrated'
Dame DeAnne Julius (UCL Council) says that higher inflation and rising interest rates should be celebrated as the by-product of a healthy recovery.
Read: The Times (£)