UCL in the media
Animation: Voice-overs
Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) breaks down the science of voice imitation.
Listen: BBC Radio 5 '5 live Science' (from 54 mins)From Southern to Sadiq Khan
Nicole Badstuber (UCL Centre for Transport Studies) writes about the complex management structures of London's commuter railways, and why there are no quick fixes to improve the service.
Read: The ConversationBrain radiotherapy 'no benefit' for lung cancer spread
Dr Ruth Langley (UCL Institute of Clinical Trials & Methodology) comments on research finding whole brain radiotherapy isn't an effective way to treat lung cancer that has spread to the brain. She says the more precise radiosurgery is favoured.
Read: BBC NewsA Pulsating Map of London's Daily Tube Ridership
Oliver O'Brien (UCL Geography) has created an interactive map showing the pattern of passenger movements through the London Underground.
Read: The Atlantic CityLab, More: ForbesPeople born underweight do less exercise throughout their lives
A new study led by Ahmed Elhakeem (MRC Unit for Lifelong Health & Ageing at UCL) has found that people with low birth weight go on to engage in low levels of physical activity later in life.
Read: New Scientist (£)Why Are Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 Phones Exploding?
Donal Finegan (UCL Chemical Engineering) comments on Samsung's recall of their Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to cases of overheating battery cells.
Read: ForbesThe SpaceX explosion won't stop the privatisation of space
Professor Serge Plattard (Office of the UCL Vice-Provost (Research)) writes that the explosion of a SpaceX rocket in Florida is just a setback for the private space industry, as there are myriad opportunities for growth.
Read: The TelegraphRole of referenda in the UK
After the release of a report alleging the EU referendum had glaring democratic deficiencies, Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Political Science) discusses the use of referenda in the UK.
Listen: BBC Radio 5 '5 live Drive' (From 1 hr 37 mins 38 secs)Europe's biggest science centre opens in the UK
UCL researchers have moved into the newly-opened Francis Crick Institute. UCL is one of six founding partners of the biomedical research institute.
Read: Financial Times, More: Evening Standard, Nature, UCL NewsGetting high on cannabis makes you less likely to work hard for money
Professor Val Curran and Will Lawn (UCL Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology) and Dr Michael Bloomfield (UCL Psychiatry) are featured for their new study finding that people are less inclined to work for money when using marijuana.
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