AI Drug Detectives: An Investigation of the Counterfeit Drug Scandal Drug fraud has been described by many as the perfect crime – a destabilising force on both the society and an individual's wellbeing. Recent advancements in analytical technologies could elevate quality control standards, potentially putting an end to this menace in both developed and developing countries. By James Lau UCL Science Magazine • Chemistry
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
Antibiotic resistance: The Gordian knot of the 21st Century Since the 20th century, the issue of antimicrobial resistance has developed into a gordian knot of gargantuan proportions. This has inspired research into treatments from other medical fields in hopes of minimising the consequences of antibiotic resistance. By James Lau Yi Wei UCL Science Magazine • Chemistry
The Potential and Protection of Carbon-Capturing Ecosystems Blue Carbon Ecosystems are natural carbon sinks that have the potential to store huge amounts of CO2 - recent conservation efforts have developed methods to monitor their health and measure their carbon storage potentials. By Ewan Yeo. UCL Science Magazine • Chemistry
Buzz Off! Italian researchers have synthesised a safe and sweet-smelling solution to keep those pesky mosquitoes at bay this summer! By Joseph Olaniyan. UCL Science Magazine • Chemistry
Tackling the Synthetic Cannabinoid Epidemic Currently, there are limited clinical treatment options to deal with cases of synthetic cannabinoid abuse. A novel approach utilising nanoparticle vaccines offers an unconventional solution, but not without challenges to its clinical application. By James Lau Yi Wei. UCL Science Magazine • Chemistry
