UCL in the media
Human voice is unique, says Professor Sophie Scott
In a panel discussion, Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) describes the human voice as 'the most complex organ in the animal kingdom' and explains why it fascinates her.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'The Infinite Monkey Cage' (from 2 mins, 1 sec)UCL DRI Hub and the future of dementia care
The UK Dementia Research Institute, headquartered at UCL, is referenced in an article where Director of Dementia UK Clinical Services Paul Edwards urges more government action on dementia care.
Read: ExpressCreativity 'one of the three most important skills' for future employment
Professor Vincent Walsh (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) discusses creative thinking in young people and how creativity helps to solve problems in new ways.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Bringing Up Britain' (from 1 min, 45 secs)
Scientists call for drilling ban and investigation into Surrey earthquakes
Following a series of earthquakes in Surrey this spring, a leading group of academics including Emeritus Professor Bill McGuire (UCL Earth Sciences) have written to The Times urging a moratorium on hydrocarbon drilling in the area.
Read: The Times (£), More: Express, Express (2)Millennials turn to dating apps for more than romance - a new job
An article on the latest trends in online dating apps references a UCL study on millennials which found 16-to-24-year-olds were less likely to engage in casual sex than their parents' generation.
Read: Daily Telegraph (£)EU migration levels to the UK
Dr Christian Dustmann (UCL Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration) talks about projected migration levels in a Home Office report. The report assumed people from new EU territories would have free mobility to larger EU states.
Listen: BBC Radio 'World At One' (from 35 mins, 35 secs)Facebook found to be promoting 'dangerous' homemade cancer cures
Professor David Colquhoun (UCL Biosciences) argues that Facebook should hide misleading posts and take more responsibility for the information on its website.
Read: Daily Telegraph (£)More tests needed to link virus to weight gain
Professor Nick Finer (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science) expresses his reservations about a new study which suggests that the virus Adenovirus-36 can add up to 15% to body weight. Professor Finer stresses that more research is needed to support the findings.
Read: Daily MailKids' play: why are children soundtracking our favourite TV shows?
Professor Susan Hallam (UCL Institute of Education) discusses technology has developed children's musical taste.
Chancellor warned off duty on vaping
E-cigarettes could become more expensive than tobacco if the Chancellor's autumn budget includes a 'vaping' tax. Professor Robert West (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) suggests this would be a 'high-risk' strategy.
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