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Laser light
‘Light tweezers’ can move, melt, and scatter mysterious biological ‘icebergs’
For the first time, scientists have used light beams to manipulate lipid rafts in artificial cell membranes.
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Shipping solutions
Emissions targets for transport sector can’t be met using natural gas alone
Using natural gas fuel with other methods could help road freight and shipping industries meet targets, says new Imperial College London white paper.
Crystal clear
3D printing and metals science combine for stronger, crystal-inspired materials
Imperial materials scientists have created new artificial materials which combine our knowledge of metals with 3D printing.
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Natural born healers
New material could ‘drive wound healing’ using the body's inbuilt healing system
Imperial researchers have developed a new bioinspired material that interacts with surrounding tissues to promote healing.
News in brief
Diversity champ, and producing plastic: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Dump the pump
Cryptocurrency manipulation schemes could be found and foiled by new algorithm
Imperial scientists have created an algorithm to predict when specific cryptocoins are at risk of ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes.
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Chink in the armour
Breast cancer drug could create chink in the armour of pancreatic cancer
The well-known drug tamoxifen could exploit a weakness in the physical ‘scaffolds’ around tumours, according to research led by Imperial.
News in brief
Starburst galaxies and blast injuries: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Fly-by fixers
Drones work alongside humans in new Imperial-led Centre
Imperial and Materials Science Institute Empa have launched a centre for independent flying robots who will carry out building maintenance work.
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Ready to rumble!
Marsquake sensor lands safely on Red Planet
A Marsquake detector designed in part by Imperial engineers is set to help reveal Mars’ inner structure.
