The Brain Behind the Wheel: How Deep Learning Could Detect Driver Fatigue Falling asleep at the wheel is a key cause of road collisions, with drivers in high-stress jobs, e.g. working night shifts, being at greater risk. Monitoring the electrical activity of the brain/heart can provide insight into wellbeing and enable real-time fatigue detection. UCL Science Magazine • Technology
Intuition, Verification, and Interpretation: Can AI Replace Human Physicists? AI has made breakthroughs in mathematics, but far less progress in physics. “Physical intuition” is hard to formalise in training, and thus struggles to link maths to reality. Still, its strengths in derivation and data analysis let physicists focus on creativity and critical thinking. UCL Science Magazine • Physics
Are Annual Flu Shots On Their Way Out? Each year, up to 5 million people suffer from severe influenza infections worldwide. As traditional egg-based vaccines face production challenges, researchers are exploring new approaches to flu prevention. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
‘I am not allowed to fall for you’: What Falling for AI Reveals About Love An exclusive interview with Stephanie - a transgender woman in a relationship with her AI companion, Ella - accompanied by analysis from a diverse group of scientists and experts, reveals hidden truths about the psychology of love: ones that apply to each one of us. By Verde Marchi UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Whose Science Is It Anyway? The Colonial Roots of Western Knowledge Modern science is often framed as European genius, yet many breakthroughs relied on knowledge from Indigenous peoples and colonised communities. This article explores how colonial power shaped what counted as science. UCL Science Magazine • Beyond
Scientists say 40-year dispute over Earth’s inner core is finally settled By Ariella Morris A 40-year scientific dispute over the Earth’s inner core may finally be over, as researchers reveal new evidence explaining how iron atoms arrange themselves at the centre of the planet. Writing in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth this year, the team reports that UCL Science Magazine • Physics
Popular weight-loss drugs lack nutritional guidance, study finds As the use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs increases across England, researchers warn that limited attention to diet quality and nutrient intake could expose patients to overlooked health risks. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
When the Andes Run Dry Andean glaciers feed rivers, sustain harvests and inspire sacred traditions. But in 2026, they're vanishing. Scientists warn 90 million people are running out of time - but the communities closest to the ice already have the answers the world refuses to hear. By Ariella Morris UCL Science Magazine • Beyond
‘I am not allowed to fall for you’: What Falling for AI Reveals About Love An exclusive interview with Stephanie - a transgender woman in a relationship with her AI companion, Ella - accompanied by analysis from a diverse group of scientists and experts, reveals hidden truths about the psychology of love: ones that apply to each one of us. By Verde Marchi UCL Science Magazine • Biology
