News in brief
Comet chasing and Animal AI: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Comet chasing and Animal AI: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Imperial academics awarded top honours by the Queen
Planetary scientist Professor David Southwood has been awarded a CBE while molecular pathologist Professor Gerry Thomas has been awarded an OBE.
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Marsquakes and carbon removal: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Space fashion: Intelligent Space Wearables
The Hamlyn Centre FAIR-SPACE research team showcased our latest space innovative wearables at the latest Imperial Lates event
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How Cassini changed our view of Saturn and its moons
The legacy of the Cassini mission to Saturn was presented by Professor Michele Dougherty at this year’s annual Schrödinger lecture.
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Podcast: Fake news, safe flights and waiting for Marsquakes
In this edition: How researchers are tracing fake news, what happens when flights stray into the wrong airspace and listening to the interior of Mars.
Black-hole mathematician wins exceptional young scientist award
Imperial’s Professor Gustav Holzegel is a Finalist in the second annual Blavatnik Awards in the UK, winning US$30,000.
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Young star caught forming around another star
A small star has been observed forming out of the dust surrounding a larger star, in a similar way to how planets are born.
First ‘piggyback’ kit for monitoring space weather launched
Tiny sensors for measuring the Earth’s space weather environment have launched today attached to a South Korean satellite.
Marsquake sensor lands safely on Red Planet
A Marsquake detector designed in part by Imperial engineers is set to help reveal Mars’ inner structure.