UCL in the media
Regulating genetically modified organisms
Professor Maria Lee (UCL Laws) discusses legal regulation in the context of a discussion about genetically modified organisms.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Farming Today' (from 7 mins)Stressed babies may feel more pain than they show
In stressed newborn babies, behaviour alone is not a reliable way of assessing pain, according to a new led by Dr Laura Jones (UCL Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology) and Dr Judith Meek (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).
Read: Daily Mail, More: Times (£), UCL News, The Conversation, Scientific American, FT (£)The camera that can see INSIDE a beating heart - developed by research team in London
Heart tissue can be imaged in real-time during keyhole procedures using a new optical ultrasound needle developed by a team led by Dr Adrien Desjardins, Dr Richard Colchester (both UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering) and Dr Malcolm Finlay (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science and UCL Engineering).
Read: Evening Standard, More: UCL News, Mail Online, The EngineerRising levels of HIV drug resistance
HIV drug resistance is rising across Africa, Latin America & Asia, according to a new study led by Professor Ravi Gupta (UCL Infection & Immunity).
Read: Mail Online, More: UCL NewsWhy Mount Agung's volcanic ash is a particular problem for aircraft
Dr Carina Fearnley (UCL Science & Technology Studies) writes about the impact of Mount Agung's eruption on airline travel.
Read: The ConversationApple's root problem
Professor Angela Sasse (UCL Computer Science) explains what root access is and the huge risks of the security bug that let anyone take full control of Mac computers without entering a password.
Listen: BBC Tech Tent (from 1 min 12 secs)Emmanuel Macron says return of African artifacts is a top priority
Dr Rachel King (UCL Institute of Archaeology) says that Macron needs to clarify a plan of restitution for the return of African artifacts from France.
Read: New York TimesFive ways to fix statistics
Professor David Colquhoun (UCL Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology) comments on the use statistics by scientists to analyse and interpret data and how to prevent cognitive mistakes.
Read: NatureHigher risk of dementia among frail older adults
Dr Nina Rogers (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health), Professor Andrew Steptoe (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) and Dr Dorina Cadar (UCL Behavioural Science & Health) author research linking dementia to frailty in older adults.
Read: Daily Mail, More: UCL News, ExpressFrance's political extremes have fallen on hard times
Professor Philippe Marlière (UCL School of European Languages, Culture & Society) comments on the political efficacy of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the left-wing French politician.
Read: The Economist