UCL in the media
Volunteers sought for 'open access' genome project
Professor Stephan Beck (UCL Research Department of Cancer Biology), one of the UK project leaders from, said: "Donating your genome and health data to science is a great way to enable advances in the understanding of human genetics, biology and health."
Think digital distractions have killed our attention spans? Think again
"It seems to me that TV drama has risen to its supreme position because of its unique ability to overcome or buck the trend in the short-attention-span society. It's strange how some series can demand so much of viewers and yet this doesn't put people off in the way that a 'difficult' novel would," says George Potts (UCL English Language & Literature).
The world's insatiable hunger for phosphorus
Professor Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) talks about why phosphorus is so vital to sustaining life, and modern agriculture.
Football and rugby players' head injuries raise brain damage risk
Blows to head while playing football and rugby raise risk of brain injuries common among NFL players and boxers, according to Professor John Hardy (UCLÌýInstitute of Neurology).
Adelaide University scientist Tom Wigley joins peers calling for greenies to embrace nuclear power
Professor Stefaan Simons (UCL Australia) told a major US conference that Australia "can't afford" to rely solely on conventional submarines.
India launches spacecraft to Mars shooting to the forefront of space exploration
"I think this mission really brings India to the table of international space exploration," said Professor Andrew Coates (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory).
Why robbers come out after dark - but don't like the cold
Study of crime patterns in London and Glasgow suggests that while muggers like to work under cover of darkness cold and rain put them off, according to a new study by Professor Kate Bowers and Dr Lisa Tompson (UCL Security and Crime Science).
Migrants contribute £25bn to UK economy, study finds
Migrants who have come to the UK since the year 2000 have less likely to receive benefits or use social housing than people already living in the country, according to a study by Professor Christian Dustmann and Dr Tommaso Frattini (UCL Economics).
New drug offers hope to women with ovarian cancer
"While the increase in survival may seem modest, this is a significant finding for women with advanced ovarian cancer. Cediranib is the first drug of its kind that has been shown to delay tumour progression and improve overall survival in ovarian cancer that has returned," said Professor Jonathan Ledermann (UCL CRUK Cancer Trials Centre).
UCL student builds #1 Apple's iPad app
The Avokiddo Emotions app by former UCL student Vagelis Katsantonis and colleagues has been named "#1 in Apple's list of favorite iPad apps".