Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition
A study on children suffering from severe inflammatory symptoms shows the condition is new and distinct from Kawasaki disease.
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Countries must work together on CO2 removal to avoid dangerous climate change
The Paris Agreement lays out national quotas on CO2 emissions but not removal, and that must be urgently addressed, say the authors of a new study.
Misfolded proteins and simulating the Universe: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Mobile data shows high compliance with lockdown rules across the UK
People across the UK drastically reduced their movement outside of home following lockdown, although slight rises have occurred since April.
New materials could make greener fast-charging batteries
Researchers have created a fast-charging battery prototype that uses sodium instead of lithium, potentially leading to more sustainable batteries.
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50 billion years of evolutionary history threatened by human activity
Unique animals with long evolutionary histories are under increased threat of extinction around the world, according to a new study.
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Podcast: Britain’s brains, COVID-19 at the GP, and a green economic recovery
In this edition: Britain’s intelligence and mental health, COVID-19’s impact on primary care, and a sustainable economic recovery after the pandemic.
45,000 bird wing measurements reveal where the best fliers live
How adapted birds are to flying is linked to their lifestyle and environment, according to new research on the shape of their wings.
Saturn’s rings and battery startup funding: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Malaria mosquitoes eliminated in lab by creating all-male populations
A modification that creates more male offspring was able to eliminate populations of malaria mosquitoes in lab experiments.
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