UCL in the media
Statins increase risk of diabetes but benefits are still worth it, say experts
Cholesterol-lowering statins can directly increase the risk of diabetes, according to research co-led by Dr Daniel Swerdlow and Professor Aroon Hingorani (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences).
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Melissa Lott (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources) looks at whether home energy efficiency initiatives could have negative impacts on public health.
Constitutional consequences of Scottish referendum will be complex and profound
Dr Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) says: "A yes vote would have meant a lot of work but the outcome puts the West Lothian question centre stage".
Womb cancer: the most common diagnosis you've never heard of
Professor Martin Widschwendter (UCL Women's Cancer) says that of all the gynaecological cancers, endometrial cancer gains the least attention even though it is the fourth most common cancer in women.
Chink revealed in your credit card's armour
Dr Steven Murdoch (UCL Computer Science) comments on flaws in chip and pin technology and how banks can be reluctant to accept that there may be new ways to get around the technology.
E-cigarettes give smoking a Hollywood comeback
Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) says a theory is beginning to emerge that e-cigarettes can be good at substituting for cigarettes and promoting complete abstinence due to their superficial similarity to cigarettes, but for exactly the same reason may undermine quitting, particularly if abstinence is not sought.
Scotland decides
Alan Trench (UCL Constitution Unit) joins a discussion on the impact the Scottish Referendum campaign will have on the rest of the UK.
Welsh devolution
Alan Trench (UCL Constitution Unit) discusses the possibility of devolving more powers to the Welsh assembly.
Universities to revamp economics courses
Professor WendyÌýCarlin (UCL Economics) leads the way with a new revamped economics curriculum designed to better equip students to tackleÌýproblems befalling the global economy.
,Suspicion of Bronowski in post war Britain
Professor Lisa Jardine (UCL Centre for Editing Lives & Letters) describes the position of Jewish immigrants as scientists and intellectuals in post war Britain, including her father Jacob Bronowski.