UCL in the media
Esa's Cryosat sees Arctic sea-ice volume bounce back
"Although the recovery of Arctic sea ice is certainly welcome news, it has to be considered against the backdrop of changes that have occurred over the last few decades," said Professor Andy Shepherd (UCL Earth Sciences).
, ,'Weight terror' common in 13-year-old girls, study says
Six in ten 13-year-old girls are afraid of gaining weight or getting fat, according to new research led by Dr Nadia Micali (UCL Institute of Child Health).
Crab Nebula: Noble gas molecules detected in space for the first time
Noble gas molecules have been detected in space for the first time in the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, according to new research led by Professor Mike Barlow (UCL Physics & Astronomy).
, , ,Why higher education is this country's secret industrial powerhouse
British universities - the envy of the world - have the potential to save the British economy, writes Professor Stephen Caddick (UCL Vice-Provost, Enterprise).
Deenan Pillay: virologist in HIV's heartlands
A profile of Professor Deenan Pillay (UCL Infection), an expert on HIV drug resistance seconded to the directorship of the Wellcome Trust Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies.
Similar but not identical: study reveals more about twins than about education
Not all experts agree over the importance of twin studies, including Professor Marcus Pembrey (UCL Institute of Child Health), who commented: "I'd be nervous about saying that monozygotic [identical] twins are truly representative of the population".
Patient Tom Coppins' tough questions at dementia summit
Dr Selina Wray (UCL Institute of Neurology) talks to Tom Coppins about her research, as part of the G8 dementia summit.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock to host The Sky at Night
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (UCL Physics & Astronomy) is to be the new host of long-running astronomy TV series The Sky at Night.
Willetts astonished by elite reaction to expansion
Professor Michael Arthur (UCL President & Provost) has raised concerns with David Willetts about the expansion of student numbers and plans to fund the expansion by the sale of student loans.
New Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors
Research from the UCL Institute of Archaeology features heavily in a new documentary about China's terracotta warriors.