UCL in the media
Cosmic dark matter and energy balance - for now
Dr Andrew Pontzen (UCL Physics & Astronomy) comments on how the universe's balance between dark matter and normal matter is likely only temporary.
Read: New Scientist (£)Building a future for engineering
A new UCL Engineering Science programme, designed with a recognition that engineers operate in a holistic society in which their work is subject to political, social and economic influences, is mentioned.
Read: THEBalancing protection of museum collections with visitor entertainment
Simon Cane, director of UCL Culture, is interviewed about how museums can ensure the protection of priceless artefacts as they host events and expand programming to raise funds. Listen:
BBC Radio 2 'Jeremy Vine' (from 1 hr 38 mins 20 secs)Heathrow airport has government approval, but is still a long way off
Professor David Metz (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) writes about the next steps in the process to develop a new runway at Heathrow airport, and why it could still be numerous years before construction could begin.
Read: The ConversationGetting aroused can change the way you see
A new study by Micah Allen (UCL Institute of Neurology) and Professor Geraint Rees (Dean, UCL Faculty of Life Sciences) finds that an unconscious increase in arousal - exhibited by a rapid heartbeat and dilated pupils - distorts people's confidence in judging what they see.
Read: Daily Mail, More: The Conversation, New Scientist (£), UCL NewsStudy offers potential breakthrough in care of children with autism
Professor emeritus Uta Frith (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) is quoted praising research into a new form of therapy shown to improve the symptoms and behaviour of autistic children.
Read: The Guardian, More: The TelegraphShining a light on babies' brains for nutrition study
Professor Clare Elwell (UCL Medical Physics and Bioengineering) is part of a research team investigating the effects of food shortages, disease and poor healthcare on the brain development of infants in The Gambia. The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation has given £2 million to support the project.
Read: Evening Standard, More: Evening Standard (editorial)Few setbacks after 100 days, but May's real test looms
Oliver Patel (UCL European Institute) comments on how the Conservative government has shifted its agenda since Theresa May has become Prime Minister.
Read: Deutsche WelleOur slow, uncertain brains are still better than computers
Dr Parashkev Nachev (UCL Institute of Neurology) writes that it's advantageous how our brains are slower to make decisions than computers are, supporting his points with his research finding into how the frontal cortex slows our decision-making processes.
Read: The ConversationAI predicts outcome of human rights cases
Dr Nikolaos Aletras and Dr Vasileios Lampos (UCL Computer Science) developed an artificial intelligence method that has been shown to predict 79% of judicial decisions accurately.
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