Elephantiasis and river blindness could be eliminated faster with new molecule
A new potential drug molecule could reduce treatment times for two widespread diseases from weeks to days, ultimately helping to eliminate them.
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School biology teaching given a helping hand with molecular game and software
Two free interactive platforms that teachers could use to help students learn about molecular biology have been developed by researchers.
Wildfire research centre to launch with £10m from the Leverhulme Trust
New funding will help improve prediction and management of wildfires globally through the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society.
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Brain’s 'support cells' help mammals to keep time
'Caretaker' cells which support neurons in the brain play more of an active role in circadian rhythms and animal behaviour than previously thought.
Art to fight climate change: the six Grantham Art Prize winners
The Grantham Institute are delighted to announce the six winners of the Grantham Art Prize who will be tackling climate change through their work.
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Batteries predicted to become the cheapest option for storing electricity
By 2050, batteries based on lithium-ion will be the cheapest way to store electricity, such as from solar or wind farms, according to a new study.
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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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New material could ‘drive wound healing’ using the body's inbuilt healing system
Imperial researchers have developed a new bioinspired material that interacts with surrounding tissues to promote healing.
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The 10 most popular Imperial news stories of 2018
The past 12 months have provided many eye-grabbing headlines from the Imperial community, from world-leading research to incredible innovations.
7 times Imperial made you double-take in 2018
Some surprise headlines need a second look, and quirky studies can often have serious impact on our lives.
