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Podcast: Radiation impacts, sickle cell disease and the Four Horsemen
In this edition: We examine the impact of radiation from nuclear accidents, meet a Sickle Cell Warrior, and follow those fighting the Four Horsemen.
Lead from leaded petrol persists in London air despite ‘90s ban
Research from Imperial College London has found that lead from leaded petrol persists in London’s air despite its ban in 1999.
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Imperial scientist to help study Venus in new planetary mission
Imperial College London will contribute to new mission EnVision, which will study the geology and atmosphere of Venus.
Geothermal energy could be cheaper to access thanks to a new drilling technology
The ORCHYD project will develop a new drilling technique to help reduce the total cost of obtaining geothermal energy from deep hard rocks.
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Blood clot-busting nanocapsules could reduce existing treatment’s side effects
Imperial researchers have designed drug delivery nanocapsules that could reduce the side effects of a major blood clot dissolving drug.
800 newborn brain scans made available to help clarify how some diseases develop
The Developing Human Connectome Project (dHCP) has made the scans of 800 baby brains available to study how developmental disorders progress.
Digital wind tunnels could help develop more fuel efficient aeroplanes
New research has demonstrated how simulations could produce more detailed and accurate data quicker than physical wind tunnel experiments.
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Three Imperial projects launched to decarbonise heating and cooling
Three Imperial College London initiatives are among 11 new UKRI-funded projects aimed at decarbonising the heating and cooling of buildings.
New AI technology protects privacy in healthcare settings
Researchers at TUM and Imperial have developed a technology that protects patients’ personal data while training healthcare algorithms.
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Best ways to cut carbon emissions from the cement industry explored
A new Imperial report identifies alternative materials and carbon capture technologies as critical in decarbonising the cement industry.
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