Listen To Your Heart: A Patient Perspective on Catheter Ablation Undergoing a heart procedure can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when it involves a catheter ablation. This is a first-hand account of a patient's personal journey in hospital, shedding light on the daunting procedure of catheter ablation and the promising results it should produce for patients. By Micah UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Can We Save Our Collapsing Fisheries? In 2017, 100 million Pacific cod disappeared off southern Alaska’s coast. This 70% reduction (over 2 years), represents an unprecedented crash of fishery worth $100 million annually, and it was caused by an increase in ocean temperatures. By Francesca Young UCL Science Magazine • Chemistry
The Spinning Dorito: The Ideology Behind the Rotary Engine Perhaps all engineering success requires is a bit of unorthodox cognitive exercise. This is definitely the case for the rotary engine, known as the “Spinning Dorito" due to its triangular-shaped rotor. It is an invention that defies conventional wisdom with its unconventional design. By Hovan Cheung UCL Science Magazine • Engineering
Weight Loss Drugs: The Intersection Between Medication, Stigma, and Lifestyle Ozempic, a weight-loss drug, has invaded popular culture. It is not only seen as a rapid, effective method for weight loss but also endorsed by celebrities in the media. Is this medication the quick-fix it is painted to be, or is it damaging health and perpetuating stigma? By Grace Cunningham UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Will it Come Back? - Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Teenagers and Young Adults Defeating cancer is a feat that many diagnosed patients hope to achieve. However, the fear of cancer recurrence remains, especially in young people. This is an under-researched mental health issue that can have detrimental psychological effects on patients. By Chana Korenblum UCL Science Magazine • Biology
The Origin of Disease from the Womb: Developmental Programming The extent to which a foetus adapts to the outside environment before birth is phenomenal; but how perfect are these adaptations in preventing disease later in life? By Madeleine Hjelt. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
