Removing malaria-carrying mosquitoes unlikely to affect ecosystems, says report
By combining studies on one species of malaria-carrying mosquito, researchers found that no other animals rely solely on them for food.
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Printable solar cells a step closer with new design principles
Researchers have found out why new kinds of solar materials are so good at harvesting light – and have provided design rules for making them better.
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UK delivers super-cool kit to aid the global hunt for dark matter
The huge titanium chamber, designed to keep its contents at -100C, is a crucial part of a new experiment hoping to detect dark matter.
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How plants use carbon affects their response to climate change
Under warmer conditions, plants can take up more carbon dioxide by using carbon more efficiently for growth, shows a new study.
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Royal Society medals go to three Imperial academics
The awards recognise work in controlling individual atoms, tackling sexual harassment issues in higher education and designing solar energy devices.
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Podcast: Summer science, sparrow songs and the sounds of space
In this edition: science on show at the Royal Society, centuries-long traditions in birdsong, and DJing with the sounds of space.
Using ‘shade balls’ in reservoirs may use up more water than they save
Preventing reservoir evaporation during droughts with floating balls may not help conserve water overall, due to the water needed to make the balls.
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Healthy commuting and turning tides: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Professor Roy Taylor wins IEEE Photonics Society Quantum Electronics Award
Professor Taylor is awarded for seminal contributions to the development of ultrashort pulse lasers and applications to nonlinear fiber optics.
Four academics awarded Institute of Physics medals
Experts in space missions, nanophysics, bioinspired materials and physics outreach have all been announced as winners.
