Breastfeeding: Babies’ response to facial touch measured with 3D printed device
Facial sense of touch is important to enable babies breastfeed; this new device could help researchers understand when things go wrong.
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Podcast: 1918 special to mark the First World War armistice centenary
In this edition: We commemorate armistice with a look at Imperial’s war involvement, legacy battlefield injuries, and the Spanish flu epidemic.
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London Police Commissioner talks digital policing at annual Imperial lecture
Cressida Dick talked about how the police embrace new technologies, but must keep in mind privacy concerns in an increasingly digital world.
Imperial academics win €10m ERC grant to give bionic limbs sense of touch
Imperial researchers have won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant worth €10m, to give bionic limbs natural sensations.
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Origami cushions protect drones from collisions
To protect flying robots without hindering their flight, Imperial experts found answers in the ancient art of origami.
London’s ailing water systems to get a helping hand from scientists
Imperial experts will lead a landmark analysis to help tackle drought, flooding and pollution across London.
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Expert to help improve drugs for patients and environment with Academy Chair
Professor Amparo Galindo has been named Imperial’s Lilly/Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Pharmaceutical Molecular Systems.
Synthetic biology success as Imperial experts win prestigious award
Two Imperial researchers have been recognised for their leadership in synthetic biology with their SynbiCITE centre at the Engineering Biology Awards.
DNA test and phone app to ‘nudge’ Waitrose shoppers towards healthier food
A new app, developed by Imperial start-up DnaNudge, will use shoppers’ DNA to help them make healthier choices while food shopping.
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Charity single and suffrage science: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
