UCL in the media
Acupuncture may reduce amount of time colicky babies spend crying
Professor emeritus David Colquhoun (UCL Biosciences) criticises the British Medical Journal for publishing a journal dedicated to research into acupuncture, which he says has never been proven to be effective.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Today' (from 2 hrs 44 mins 58 secs), More: i News, The SunOne in three fathers would pare back job for more time with family
Professor Margaret O'Brien (UCL Institute of Education) discusses fatherhood and employment after a survey suggests nearly a third of fathers would do a less stressful job and take a pay cut if it meant they could spend more time with their family.
Listen: BBC Radio 5 live '5 live Drive' (from 2 hrs 37 mins 38 secs)Indoor kids risk life of specs
A study led by Phillippa Cumberland (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) identified the increased rates of myopia in the UK.
Read: The Times, More: Daily MailTwo cheers for Swansea's tidal lagoon
Professor Paul Ekins (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) comments on UK energy policy, and suggests the new tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay will only be worth the cost if more tidal lagoons are built as well.
Read: The ObserverSigns of breast cancer explained, using lemons
Professor Jayant Vaidya (UCL Surgery & Interventional Science) comments on an awareness campaign that uses images of lemons to explain warning signs of breast cancer.
Read: BBC NewsDirt is your friend
Professor Graham Rook (UCL Infection & Immunity) discusses the complexities & misunderstandings of hygiene, immunity, and the human microbiome.
Read: The TimesCash for courgettes! How to bribe kids to eat greens
The Tiny Tastes game is based on UCL research that revealed that if children tasted a new vegetable at least 10 times, even the most reluctant would eat more of it.
Read: The GuardianChina orders app stores to join register
Dr Steven Murdoch (UCL Computer Science) comments on how people in China purchase mobile phone apps.
Read: BBC NewsOld white dons 'unable to teach black students'
Professor emeritus John Sutherland (UCL English Language & Literature) comments on older professors who delay retirement.
Read: The TimesDonald Trump 'highly likely' to face impeachment within first 18 months
Dr Jennifer Hudson (UCL Political Science) comments on whether it's likely that Donald Trump could end up impeached, and how he is supported by much of the Tea Party movement.
Read: The Independent