Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery
Three types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for the first time in a new study.
Imperial students design and deliver STEMM sessions for local school pupils
Imperial has developed its first ever module for undergraduate students on social accountability in action, as part of the I-Explore programme.
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.
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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New testing for bike helmets accounts for head injuries sustained at speed
A new method tests for the first time how well helmets protect against the commonest and worst cycling brain injuries: those sustained from motion
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Mars rover makes breathable oxygen on red planet for first time
The NASA Perseverance rover has made breathable oxygen on Mars, demonstrating a key technology needed for future human exploration of the red planet.
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Imperial partners with The Access Project to boost student university chances
A new initiative by Imperial and education charity The Access Project will offer unique support to students at a West Midlands school.
