UCL in the media
A cosy pact with the spies is no substitute for the rule of law
Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws) discusses GCHQ's call for greater "co-operation" between the private sector and the intelligence services, explaining the serious concerns about the relationship between corporations and the state this raises.
Read: Financial TimesHay Levels: bite-sized answers to the big questions
A new series of free five minute mini-lectures aimed at A-level students, titled the Hay Levels, have been launched online as a spin off from the Hay Festival and includes a talk by Professor Steve Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment).
Read: TelegraphWe don't need no education to weigh up chance
Professor Brian Butterworth (UCL Cognitive Neuroscience) comments on a study which has found that we have an innate talent for gauging probabilities.
Read: New ScientistBreast milk stem cells may be incorporated into baby
Professor Chris Mason (UCL Biochemical Engineering) comments on stem cells in human breast milk, saying: "If these intriguing cells are functional, they could be a novel option for producing future cell therapies".
Read: New ScientistFour British languages in danger of becoming extinct
Chris Moseley (UCL SSEES) has compiled an at-risk list of languages based on data from the Unesco Languages in Danger project, including four British languages.
Read: IndependentCocktail craftsmen add a dash of science to the mix
Professor Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) explains how science can be used to unlock the secret of perfect cocktails.
Read: GuardianQatar's natural heritage in a different light
An artistic exhibition on flora and fauna specific to Qatar, organised by UCL Qatar and students from three local secondary schools, has gone on display at the Katara Cultural Complex.
Read: Gulf Times2071 at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre
2071, a theatrical lecture on climate change by Professor Chris Rapley (UCL Earth Sciences) opened last week at the Royal Court Theatre.
Read: Guardian, More: Telegraph, Times (£), Financial Times, Evening Standard, The Week, Time OutClimate tools seek to bend nature's path
Dr Jason Blackstock (UCL STEaPP) comments on the need for more data to fully understand solar radiation management technology.
Read: New York TimesBats sabotage rivals' senses with sound in food race
Professor Kate Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) comments on a study which has found a species of bat that can interfere with the sound signals of competitors to "steal" their food, saying: "Technology is opening up our understanding of these deeply cryptic creatures".
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