Clean sweep
Four academics awarded Institute of Physics medals
Experts in space missions, nanophysics, bioinspired materials and physics outreach have all been announced as winners.
Stories tagged with 'Strategy share the wonder'
Critical infastructure
New solutions to defence and security challenges to be explored at White City
Imperial’s White City Campus is providing a new hub for the Government’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).
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Going straight
Immune cells can switch from ‘gang members’ to ‘police officers’
When the immune system overreacts, as in an allergic reaction, cells causing trouble can change into cells that dampen the reaction.
Special relationship
US student inspires local sixth-formers thanks to Ambassador’s award
A student-led outreach initiative is giving London students the chance to conduct hands-on experiments at Imperial College London.
AI insights
Imperial showcases how AI is transforming healthcare to government officials
Imperial experts gave civil servants a unique insight into the potential clinical applications of artificial intelligence.
Comet controversy
Molecular oxygen in comet’s atmosphere not created on its surface
Scientists have found that molecular oxygen around comet 67P is not produced on its surface, as some suggested, but may be from its body.
Machiavellian bacteria
Bacteria can ‘divide and conquer’ to vanquish their enemies
Some bacteria can release toxins that provoke their neighbours into attacking each other, a tactic that could be exploited to fight infections.
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Learning limbs
Self-learning bionic hand could spark ‘new generation’ of prosthetic limbs
The new prosthetic hand interprets muscular signals from brain activity with machine learning to make movements more natural.
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Sounds of space
Science and music come together to inspire school pupils
Young people across London had the opportunity to learn about the sounds of the universe in a series of workshops combining science and music.
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In brief
Gut bugs and e-politics: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
