UCL in the media
Economic events and the 'herd mentality'
Visiting Professor Paul Ormerod (UCL Computer Science) discusses the phenomenon of the 'herd mentality' in relation to recent economic events.
Yellowstone supervolcano eruption discussed
Professor Christopher Kilburn (UCL Earth Sciences) hypothesises that an eruption of the Yellowstone so-called 'supervolcano' could cause global destruction.
Climate change made UK heatwave 30x more likely, says Met Office
Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) comments on new analysis from the Met Office linking extreme weather to man-made climate change.
USA: Michael Flynn investigation
Dr Brian Klaas (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) comments on news that the special counsel investigating former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn will not be pursuing a jail sentence.
Listen: BBC World Service 'World Update' (from 1 min 30 secs)
What would happen if the earth's core went cold?
Royal Society University Research Fellow Dr Paula Koelemeije (UCL Earth Sciences) explains what would happen if the earth’s core was no longer molten hot.
Smokers who roll their own less inclined to quit
A new study co-authored by Dr Sarah Jackson (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) finds that smokers who roll their own cigarettes are less likely to try quitting smoking than those who mainly smoke factory-made cigarettes.
Brexit: ECJ ruling discussed
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) comments on the European Court of Justice's ruling that the UK should be able to unilaterally revoke Article 50.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'PM' (from 27 mins)
Cotard's Syndrome explored
Professor Paul Bebbington (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) helps presenter Daniel Freeman explore the mysteries of Cotard's Syndrome, the 'Walking Corpse Delusion', in the latest episode of his series, 'A History of Delusions.'
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'A History of Delusions' (from 8 mins)
Rats and pigeons 'replace iconic species'
A new study co-led by Dr Tim Newbold (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) finds that the modification of land for farming and habitation by humans is leading to rats and pigeons taking over from less common species globally.
IVF and childhood asthma
Professor Alastair Sutcliffe (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health) comments on new Norwegian research linking IVF with childhood asthma.