Bone of contention
How the fish got its shoulder
A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about how the shoulder evolved in animals – including us.
How the fish got its shoulder
A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about how the shoulder evolved in animals – including us.
Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming will close before 2030 if emissions not reduced
Without rapid carbon dioxide emission reductions, the world has a 50% chance of locking in 1.5°C of warming before 2030 according to a new study.
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An ocean odyssey and science prizes: News from Imperial
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Malaria parasite gene could be effective drug target to block transmission
A newly discovered gene in the malaria parasite could be a good target for future drugs aimed at preventing disease transmission.
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Podcast: NASA science alum, vaccines for TB, and the generational wealth gap
In this edition: We meet an Imperial alum who is now Head of Science at NASA, discuss the generational wealth gap and find out how to tackle TB.
Five Imperial researchers win top honours and awards from Institute of Physics
Five Imperial academics have earned prestigious honours and awards from the Institute of Physics for their outstanding contributions to physics.
Machine learning used to probe the building blocks of shapes
Applying machine learning to find the properties of atomic pieces of geometry shows how AI has the power to accelerate discoveries in maths.
Imperial to lead UK in global electricity decarbonisation effort
Imperial College London is leading the UK arm of a global effort to create 100% renewable energy power grids worldwide.
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Massive low earth orbit communications satellites could disrupt astronomy
Observations of the BlueWalker 3 prototype satellite show it is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, outshining all but the brightest stars.
Climate awards and dangerous jobs: News from Imperial
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.