UCL in the media
Can I increase my brain power?
Dr James Thompson (UCL Division of Psychology & Language Sciences) is quoted in an article exploring the possibility of increasing fluid intelligence through various "neuro-enhancement" techniques.
Leading U.S. x-ray source goes after bigger upgrade
The rebuild of the Advanced Photon Source is a better way to ensure that it stays on top of the heap among x-ray sources, says Professor Ian Robinson (UCL London Centre for Nanotechnology).
Shingles increase risk of stroke and heart attack
Patients who suffer from shingles are more likely to have a stroke or heart attack in later life, according to research by Professor Judith Breuer (UCL Research Department of Infection) and colleagues.
, , , ,Ìý,Our liver vacation: Is a dry January really worth it?
A study involving a team of New Scientist staff and Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL lnstitute of Liver & Digestive Health) has demonstrated that short periods of alcohol abstinence, such as "Dry January", can lead to numerous health benefits.
, , , ,Romania dismisses UK 'invasion' fears
Professor John Salt (UCL Geography), commenting on the likelihood of mass immigration from Romania and Bulgaria, said advance air bookings from Bulgaria to the UK for the first three months of 2014 were down on last year.
,Young users see Facebook as 'dead and buried'
The Global Social Media Impact Study, headed by Professor Daniel Miller (UCL Anthropology), has found that teenage users are leaving Facebook in favour of simpler social networks like Twitter.
, , , , ,Ìý, , ,Slade art school puts old class pictures online to find past pupils
Professor Susan Collins (UCL Slade School of Art) and Professor Melissa Terras (UCL Digital Humanities) discuss a project to digitise historical class photos and put them online, to try and identify alumni.
Postgraduate medical education and training in the UK
Prof Sir John Tooke (UCL Vice Provost, Health) comments on David Greenway's report on the future of postgraduate medical education and training.
UCL presses ahead with open access
The UCL Press imprint, previously licensed to commercial publishers, was repatriated earlier this year and is now a department within UCL Library Services.
Gaia satellite set for launch to map the stars
This week, satellite Gaia will be launched. UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory has developed the instrument that will measure the speed, temperature, size and age of over a billion stars in our galaxy.
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