News in brief
Cellular partnerships and EU innovators: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Caroline Brogan
Plastic pandemic
Ocean plastic set to triple by 2040, but immediate action could stem tide by 80%
A global study has found that without immediate and sustained action, the annual flow of plastic into the ocean could nearly triple by 2040.
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Lockdown Earth
COVID-19 lockdown causes 50% global reduction in human-linked Earth vibrations
The lack of human activity during lockdown caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50% between March and May 2020.
Oily alternatives
New membrane could cut emissions and energy use in oil refining
Imperial has co-developed the first synthetic membrane to separate crude oil and crude oil fractions, which could help reduce carbon emissions.
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Champion challenge
Brain waves of Formula E world champion measured on Top Gear race track
For the first time, a new study simultaneously tracks brain activity, eye movements and body movements of a pro race car driver in extreme conditions.
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Deep water
Study reveals how water in deep Earth triggers earthquakes and volcanic activity
Scientists have for the first time linked the deep Earth’s water cycle to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
News in brief
Bug food for cats and navigating oceans: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Pores for thought
AI could help improve performance of lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells
Imperial researchers have demonstrated how machine learning could help design lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells with better performance.
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Bubble blast
Medicine delivery via microbubbles could be made possible using sound waves
New research has shown that microbubbles, which can be used to deliver drugs to remote parts of the body, can be manipulated by sound waves.
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Chemistry champions
Bumper crop of researchers win Royal Society of Chemistry awards
Nine academics from Imperial have been recognized with prizes in the annual Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) awards.
