UCL in the media
Is Artificial Intelligence out to get us?
Dr Peter Bentley (UCL Computer Science) says we shouldn't be concerned about AI, and suggests we should be worried about the destructive instincts of humans instead.
Listen: BBC World Service 'Click'Technology is not enough to create connected cities - here's why
Rikke Duus (UCL School of Management) co-authors a piece identifying three things that are crucial to the success of connected cities.
Read: The ConversationGirls who study vocational GCSEs may be disadvantaged
Dr Vanessa Moulton (UCL Institute of Education) has led a study demonstrating that teenage girls who study vocational GCSEs are less likely to go on to do A levels.
Read: Independent, More: AOLGreen Man should leave longer so elderly can cross the road, NHS says
UCL research has demonstrated that most people over the age of 65 walk far slower than the time frame that the Green Man is designed for.
Read: The Telegraph, More: Mail OnlineSkygazers across Europe catch a glimpse of the spectacular solar eclipse
Dr Francisco Diego (UCL Physics & Astronomy) describes last night's solar eclipse.
Read: Mail Online, More: The Telegraph, BBC Radio 2 'Ricky Ross's New Tradition' (from 1 min 59 secs)Ischia rocked by quake on volcano edge
Ischia is hit by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake after Dr Christopher Kilburn (UCL Earth Sciences) warns that unrest in the area will increase the possibility of a nearby volcanic eruption.
Read: Express, More: Daily StarSchools can constrain GCSE choices for pupils
Dr Jake Anders (UCL Institute of Education) has led a study demonstrating that students' GCSE choices are significantly influenced by the school they are attending.
Read: IndependentPink cricket ball discriminates against colour blind people, says campaign group
Professor Andrew Stockman (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) comments on the appropriateness of a pink-coloured cricket ball for colour deficients.
Read: The TelegraphBabies born to obese mothers at 'higher risk of asthma'
Dr Katherine Pike (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) has led a study demonstrating babies born to obese mothers are more likely to have chest problems associated with asthma in later life.
Read: ExpressIs toxic air on planes making frequent flyers ill?
Dr Sarah Mackenzie-Ross (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) contributes to a piece examining the frequency of deaths among pilots, cabin crew and frequent flyers, and whether it can be tied to contaminated air.
Read: Guardian