AI adaptation
Artificial intelligence can help spot traces of natural selection
Researchers have used advanced AI and large sets of genomic data to unveil how humans have adapted to recent diseases.
Stories tagged with 'Comms strategy Wider society'
First light
Photosynthesis could be as old as life itself
Researchers find that the earliest bacteria had the tools to perform a crucial step in photosynthesis, changing how we think life evolved on Earth.
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Zombie fire suppressant
‘Magical’ fire suppressant kills zombie fires 40% faster than water alone
New Imperial research shows a fire suppressant, when combined with water, cuts the amount of time and water needed to extinguish peat fires by 40%.
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vaccine gaps
Scientists discuss COVID-19 vaccine concerns and uptake in Black communities
Two Imperial vaccine researchers discuss vaccine concerns and why there is low COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Black communities in a new video.
Investing in RNA
UK must invest to keep up with RNA vaccine revolution – Robin Shattock
Professor Robin Shattock says the UK needs to invest more in RNA vaccine technology to better prepare us for future pandemics.
Budget 2021
UK Budget 2021: Imperial experts respond
Academics and researchers from across Imperial College London have provided analysis of the 2021 Spring budget.
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CRISPR creator
Nobel laureate discusses science and ethics of genome engineering in lecture
Dr Jennifer Doudna, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work on the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system, gave Imperial’s Schrödinger lecture.
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Researchers' LGBT+ heroes
Climate and environment researchers talk about their LGBT+ heroes
Every February in the UK is LGBT+ History Month, which aims to promote visibility, equality and diversity of queer people.
BIDEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Global experts debate Biden climate outlook
An expert panel discussed what to expect from the Biden administration’s climate policies over the next four years.
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Lively planet?
Touchdown! Life-searching Perseverance rover lands on Mars
Was there ever life on Mars? Now that Perseverance has landed, Imperial scientists working with NASA’s Mars 2020 mission might soon find out.
