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
Cell & Gene Therapy: Ethical Debates Unpacked The Role of UCL’s Cell and Gene Therapy Experts in Shaping the Field’s Future. By Nhi Pham and Nidhi Rege UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Fighting Viral Evolution in Real Time The difficulty in fighting viral pandemics lies in the ability of these entities to evolve solutions to everything we throw at them. But what if we had a tool to predict what they were going to evolve before they did? By Tom Dubois. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
