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 iron UCL Science Magazine • Physics
2026 Winter Olympics: The science behind success The Winter Olympics showcase sport at its most extreme, where athletes perform in harsh and unpredictable snow and ice conditions. Success depends not only on skill but also on adapting to the environment. How can data-driven research help elite athletes prepare, train, and compete on ice? UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Mind-reading Music: Can Your Brain Build Your Perfect Playlist? Unpacking a revolutionary new discovery with a UCL neuroscientist. Could our brain’s reaction to music someday be able to predict the most chill-inducing playlists? UCL Science Magazine • Biology
From Demotion to Nobel Prize: The Relentless Journey of Dr. Katalin Karikó The journey of a female biologist turning doubts into the fuel of success, believe in herself and used her discovery to save the world UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Silencing to Survive: RNA Interference and the Future of Health, Ageing and Biotechnology From a natural gene-regulatory mechanism to a fundament of modern biotechnology, RNA interference is reforming how science approaches disease, ageing, and biological resilience. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Beyond a Name: Mary Somerville and the Meaning of “Scientist” Revisiting the life and work of Mary Somerville to reflect on how the meaning of “scientist” has been developed and evolved through time. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
