UCL in the media
The tricky chemistry of attraction
Dr Alexandra Alvergne (UCL Anthropology) asks whether the hormonal contraceptive pill could disrupt the chemical signals which affect attraction between the sexes.
Learn to defy the age process
Research led by Professor Andrew Steptoe (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health) suggests that, "long-term exposure to the conditions of lower (social) status promotes accelerated cellular ageing".
More coverage: Financial Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, BBC Radio 4 'Today Programme', Radio 5Live, BBC Radio WalesCollege professor says clients listen to their hearts
Professor David Tuckett (UCL Psychology and Language Sciences) says that emotions are at the heart of every judgement that is made in financial services.
Salmond warned it may take two referendums
Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Constitution Unit) argues that a second referendum would be required to establish that independence was the "settled will" of the Scottish people.
(£) More coverage: Financial TimesWidening participation through volunteering
Professor Michael Worton (UCL Vice Provost, academic and international) discusses UCL's volunteering programme and global citizenship agenda.
A global databank could warn of natural disasters
Professor Bill McGuire (Aon Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre)Ìý argues for a global clearing house to store details of major natural threats.
Viewing art gives same pleasure as being in love
The same part of the brain that is stimulated by romantic love is also triggered when we stare at great works of artistic beauty, according to research by Professor Semir Zeki (UCL Wellcome Laboratory of Neurobiology).
, More coverage: Times of IndiaSeven hours sleep keeps the brain sharp
Research by Dr Jane Ferrie (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health) suggests that getting too much, or too little sleep can prematurely age your brain.
The procedure: Five steps to independence
The UCL Constitution Unit highlights the five steps to political independence in Scotland.
Smart phones: new clinical tools in oncology?
The 'istethoscope' iPhone app developed by Dr Peter Bentley (UCL Computer Science) has been downloaded more than three million times.
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