Acid rain
Acid rain showers make major contribution to largest ever extinction
Scientists have found evidence that acid rain was a major cause of the largest extinction on Earth 250 million years ago.
Stories written by Colin Smith
Laid bare
True impact of settlers on erosion rates in North America revealed
European colonisation of North America caused soil erosion to occur a hundred times faster than it would have done naturally.
An honourable gentleman
Associate Provost recognised in New Year's honours
The College is celebrating Professor Stephen Richardson who has been recognised in the New Year's honours list.
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The road to success
Driverless cars could impact on global emissions strategies, according to report
Automated vehicles could become so popular that they impact on global efforts to curb transport-related emissions, warns a report.
Under current
North Atlantic signalled Ice Age thaw 1,000 years before it happened
The Atlantic Ocean at mid-depths may have given out early warning signals, 1,000 years in advance, that the last Ice Age was going to end.
Lake land
Large lakes prevalent in ancient Mars' history
Curiosity rover reveals the role played by large lakes in forming Martian mountain.
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Snow sports
Students exhibit Paralympic inspired snow sport technology
Technologies developed by Imperial students to help people with disabilities to compete better in snow sports were showcased this month.
Andes Mountains
Mountain range is being created and destroyed by earthquakes
Scientists have shown that earthquakes, not an ancient wetter climate as previously thought, are eroding the mountains in Peru.
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mexican wave
Mechanisms that make Mexican waves in the brain are revealed by scientists
Scientists have revealed the mechanisms that enable certain brain cells to persuade others to create Mexican waves linked with cognitive function.
XCHALLENGE winners
Health device propels Imperial team to international success
An Imperial team is one of the major winners in a global competition, after creating a device that analyses the body's sounds to detect illnesses.
