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New poetry: Life in the shadow
'Six Children', the third collection of poetry by Professor Mark Ford (UCL English Language and Literature), is reviewed in The Economist.
Read: The EconomistCold homes 'kill over 5,000 a year'
Research carried out by Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health) suggests that several thousand people die each year due to living in cold homes.
Read: Daily Telegraph, Read: Full reportThe Reason Why: The Miracle of Life on Earth
Dr Lewis Dartnell (UCL Space and Climate Physics) reviews John Gribbin's new book "The Reason Why", and considers the importance of the moon to development of life on Earth.
Read: Times Higher EducationEvery public school needs its fellow academy
Former Minister for Schools, Andrew Adonis, urges universities to follow UCL's lead in setting up academies.
Read: The Times (£)The tricky chemistry of attraction
Dr Alexandra Alvergne (UCL Anthropology) asks whether the hormonal contraceptive pill could disrupt the chemical signals which affect attraction between the sexes.
Read: The Wall Street JournalLearn to defy the age process
Research led by Professor Andrew Steptoe (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health) suggests that, "long-term exposure to the conditions of lower (social) status promotes accelerated cellular ageing".
Read: BBC Online, More coverage: Financial Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, BBC Radio 4 'Today Programme', Radio 5Live, BBC Radio WalesCollege professor says clients listen to their hearts
Professor David Tuckett (UCL Psychology and Language Sciences) says that emotions are at the heart of every judgement that is made in financial services.
Read: Financial TimesSalmond warned it may take two referendums
Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Constitution Unit) argues that a second referendum would be required to establish that independence was the "settled will" of the Scottish people.
Read: The Times (£) More coverage: Financial TimesWidening participation through volunteering
Professor Michael Worton (UCL Vice Provost, academic and international) discusses UCL's volunteering programme and global citizenship agenda.
Read: The GuardianA global databank could warn of natural disasters
Professor Bill McGuire (Aon Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre) argues for a global clearing house to store details of major natural threats.
Read: The Observer
