UCL in the media
Dieting makes you healthier - and less happy
A study led by Dr Sarah Jackson (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) has found that although weight loss significantly improves physical health, it can lead to a higher risk of depression.
, , , , ,North-South infrastructure divide
Professor John Tomaney (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) discusses the disparity in the amount of money spent in the North-East and in London on infrastructure.
Hunt for Diversity
Professor Dorian Fuller (UCL Archaeology) discusses the pioneering work of Russian botanist Nikolai Vavilov in the 1920s and his search for pools of genetic variability among crop plants in their wild habitats.
Northern powerhouse
Professor John Tomaney (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) discusses the Chancellor's vision for a 'Northern Powerhouse'.
Russia gang hacks 1.2 billion usernames and passwords
Dr Steven Murdoch (UCL Computer Science) comments on the supposed hacking of 1.2 billion usernames and passwords belonging to more than 500 million email addresses, believed to be the "largest data breach known to date".
, ,Rosetta probe catches comet after ten year chase
Dr Geraint Jones (UCL Space & Climate Physics) explains how the Rosetta mission could reveal more about the emergence of life on Earth.
,Royal Society awards
Professor Ivan Parkin (UCL Chemistry), Professor Rachel McKendry (UCL London Centre for Nanotechnology) and Professor Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) have been recognised by The Royal Society, the UK's national Academy of science, in this year's Awards and Prizes announcement.
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Professor Andrew Coates (UCL MSSL) discusses the Rosetta mission, the first ever spacecraft to rendezvous with a comet, describing it as "the start of a great adventure".
Cybersecurity experts take Russian hacking scare 'with a pinch of salt
Dr Brad Karp (UCL Computer Science) explains some of the concerns over Hold Security's claim that 1.2bn usernames and passwords were stolen by criminal gang.
Centralised stroke care saves more lives
A study led by Professor Stephen Morris and Professor Naomi Fulop (UCL Applied Health Research) has found that the centralisation of stroke services in London, which involved the controversial closure of five hospital units, has saved nearly 100 lives a year.
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