UCL in the media
Pioneering spina bifida operation on unborn babies
A team of surgeons co-ordinated by Professor Anna David (UCL Institute of Women's Health) has successfully repaired the spines of two babies with spina bifida while still in the womb. Read:
BBC News. More: Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, Daily Mail, ITV News, Sky News, CNN, NY Times, UCL News.Why is bowel cancer rising among young in Europe?
Commenting on research by the Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam showing a steady annual rise in bowel cancer amongst 20-to-39-year-olds, Professor Scott Montgomery (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) suggested the most likely factor was rising obesity.
Read: GuardianVisa granted to academic conference after media storm
Commenting on a recent visa controversy, Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws) says he often organises meetings with leading international academics and public servants outside the UK to avoid such situations.
Read: GuardianHeat islands discussed
Professor Michael Davies (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) explains the heat island effect in relation to rising city temperatures. Listen:
BBC World Service 'Discovery' (from 1 min 30 secs)Evaluating the Pupil Premium
Professor Rebecca Allen (UCL Institute of Education) presents a programme exploring the impact of the Pupil Premium and urges policymakers to take a broader view. Listen:
BBC Radio 4, 'Analysis'Obesity makes brain waste away
A study co-authored by Professor David Batty (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) has found that obesity may have a negative impact on intelligence.
Read: Times (£)New AI algorithm will aid early diagnosis of different dementias
A new algorithm, SuStaln, developed by Dr Alexandra Young and Professor Daniel Alexander (both UCL Computer Science), can analyse MRI scans, enabling different types of dementia to be identified earlier.
Read: Daily Mail, More: iNews, UCL NewsThe quest for dark matter
Dr Chamkaur Ghag and Professor Ofer Lahav (both UCL Physics & Astronomy) discuss the ongoing search for dark matter, as scientists around the world prepare to celebrate Dark Matter Day (31 Oct).
Read: GuardianWhy the Russian Soyuz booster may have failed
In an interview, Professor Alan Smith (UCL Space & Climate Physics) discusses possible reasons for the failure of Russia's Soyuz rocket launch.
Read: Daily MailRadiotherapy could boost survival for men with advanced prostate cancer
Radiotherapy could increase survival rates among men whose prostate cancer has spread, a new study by the Medical Research Council's clinical trials unit at UCL has found.
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