Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê in the media
It's a journey into darkness with strangers on the flight
There are many horrors in flying economy, especially long-haul . . . the lack of space, the food, the queues. But the worst, potentially, is the proximity to strangers, says Professor Adrian Furnham (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Health Psychology).
Laughter is the best medicine
"Laughter itself can be enough. It is very contagious. Laughter workshops prime you to join in with laughter," says Professor Sophie Scott (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Cognitive Neuroscience).
Early milk feeds 'benefits premature babies'
"Early feeding appears to be better for these high risk babies. This research will enable more high risk premature babies to be fed early, and to achieve full feeding earlier," says Professor Peter Brocklehurst (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Institute for Women's Health).
Frankenstein: The app that's a monster hit
Professor John Sutherland (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê English Language & Literature) described the edition as "a very clever bag of tricks". "It works well with Frankenstein because it's so visual," he said.
How data could help fix London's transport woes
Data could be the solution to London's stretched transport networks and shrinking development budgets, according to Jonathan Reades (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis).
Model suggests earlier response could have shortened London riots
"This research is very experimental," says Professor Sir Alan Wilson (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis). "We are within sight of being able to model this kind of event, and optimal police response."
Flap around London with the Pigeon Simulator
George Mackerron (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) has developed a simulator that lets users fly around London in Google Earth by mimicking the motions of a pigeon.
VAT, taxation and the French Election
"The taxation scheme in France is at the moment weighted against the middle classes and the working classes… and it is the richest who have really been spared from making a major contribution," says Professor Philippe Marliere (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê French).
Ken Clarke backs 'Brighton declaration'
"The Brighton declaration will enhance the role of the European Court of Human Rights, [and] safeguard the vital right of individual petition," say Professor Philippe Sands (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Laws).
'Huge' water resource exists under Africa
Researchers from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and the British Geological Survey have found that the notoriously dry continent of Africa is sitting on a vast reservoir of groundwater.