UCL in the media
Only quarter of those with flu show symptoms
Dr Andrew Hayward (UCL Infection & Population Health) says: "Reported cases of influenza represent the tip of a large clinical and subclinical iceberg that is mainly invisible to national surveillance systems that only record cases seeking medical attention."
, , , ,Ìý»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËewsInformation overload acts 'to dim the lights' on what we see
Professor Nilli Lavie (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neurosciene) explains that too much visual information causes a phenomenon known as 'load induced blindness', with an effect akin to dimming the lights.
, ,Ìý»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËews, ,London Brain Project exhibit busts epilepsy myths
Michelle Downes (UCL Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Unit) talks about her team's Beyond Seizures public engagement project launched to break down stereotypes surrounding epilepsy.
Garden Cities
In light of new Government development plans for Ebbsfleet, Kent, Laurie Goodman (UCLÌýBartlett School of Graduate Studies) discusses the pros and cons of garden cities.
Warning over NHS 'austerity' drive
Professor David Taylor (UCL School of Pharmacy) discusses the finding's of the Licensed to Cure? report.
How to manage technophobes (or survive as a Luddite)
ProfessorÌýTomas Chamorro-Premuzic says: "TechnoÂphobia is very rarely all or nothing".
How far could a medical degree take you?
Dr Jane Zuckerman (UCL Research Department of Infection) discusses theÌýbenefits of studying medicine abroad.
Russia Sanctions Risk Vuitton-to-Renault Products Dear to Europe
DrÌýEugene Nivorozhkin (UCL SchoolÌýof Slavonic & East European Studies) discusses the sanctions Russia could face over the annexing of Crimea.
The true cost of immigration?
Professor Christian Dustmann (UCL Economics) responds to a report by Migration Watch which criticises research by the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM).
, ,Powerlines disturb animal habitats
Professor Glen Jeffery (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) says: "Wild animals see overhead power cables in remote regions of the countryside as disturbing lines of flashing lights, which could explain why many species avoid electricity pylons.
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