Keeping time
‘Chemical metronome’ helps the brain to keep time
Imperial researchers uncover a ‘chemical metronome’ in the brain, which helps to synchronise the master clock telling us when it’s time to sleeep.
Stories in science
Carbon ambition
UK poised to lead G7 on clean electricity production
Ambitious clean energy policies mean the UK can make stronger carbon reduction commitments when international targets are revised in 2025.
Cutting-edge imaging
Ministers unveil new scanner to speed up diagnosis and treatment of disease
A new medical scanner which can help speed up the diagnosis and treatment of cancers and heart conditions has been unveiled in London.
News in Brief
Air pollution and medical networks: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Atmospheric answers
Decades-long Uranus mystery solved
Uranus’s upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades – and now scientists have shown why.
Pandemic Preparedness
Pandemic preparedness cannot rely on vaccine development alone
Vaccine experts drew attention to disruption factors around vaccine development and key action plans for future pandemic preparedness planning.
Tackling misophonia
AI-enhanced ‘sound sieve’ wins Imperial’s undergraduate innovation competition
Team Marigold, creators of an innovative AI-powered solution for those with misophonia, took home the £7,000 prize.
News in brief
Stent surgery and quantum entanglement: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Protecting health
Two new research units to protect public health and respond to major threats
Imperial has been awarded funding for two national research units to focus on health threats of radiation and respiratory infections.
Ageing in isolation
No incentive for older birds to make new friends
Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear. New research suggests they may just have no drive to.
