UCL in the media
How to get more with less in the police
A study led by Dr Kate Bowers (UCL Security and Crime Science) shows that targeted policing of crime hotspots can lead to a 'diffusion of benefits' for nearby neighbourhoods.
Police Review (£),Weight Watchers 'three times better than a GP's advice'
Professor Nick Finer (UCL Division of Medicine) comments on a study into the effectiveness of points-based slimming programmes.
Computers can see you - if you have a mug shot
Dr Simon Prince (UCL Computer Science) highlights the limitations with existing facial-recognition software.
The AustralianResearch council bucks trend on funding success
Professor David Price (UCL Vice-Provost, Research) comments on the EPSRC's success rate for grant applications.
Pioneers need not apply
The research councils' use of peer 'preview' is fundamentally flawed, argues Professor Donald Braben (UCL Earth Sciences).
The Origin of our Species
Dr Jon Turney (UCL Science and Technology Studies) reviews Chris Stringer's new book, 'The Origin of our Species'.
Are you good or evil?
An experiment led by Professor Mel Slater (UCL Computer Science) shows how virtual reality can be used to investigate if people have a moral instinct, and if so, what it would look like in operation.
Names, not social bind us to global cultural and ethnic communities
Dr Pablo Mateos (UCL Geography) led a study into the links between hundreds of millions of names around the world.
Stem cell drug may heal heart damage in medical breakthrough
Professor Chris Mason (UCL Biochemical Engineering) comments on research at King's College Hospital in London which is investigating the use of stem cells to treat heart attacks.
, FT MagazineHow Botox fixed my wonky walk
The work of Professor Kailash Bhatia (UCL Institute of Neurology) is referred to in an article about the neurological movement disorder 'dystonia'.