Imperial teams compete in second ever ‘bionic Olympics’ from home
After winning a silver medal in the 2016 Cybathlon, Imperial College London is competing again in these ‘bionic Olympics’.
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Structural energy storage in WIRED - Science Report
A brief history and vision of future uses for structural power materials
Imperial researchers receive Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships
Two researchers working on advanced biomedical imaging and developing new lubricants have been awarded new fellowships.
Economics Observatory highlights decarbonising transport through new technology
Decarbonising transport as a route to reducing greenhouse emissions through new technologies such as structural power composites.
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COVID-19 lockdown causes 50% global reduction in human-linked Earth vibrations
The lack of human activity during lockdown caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50% between March and May 2020.
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Brain waves of Formula E world champion measured on Top Gear race track
For the first time, a new study simultaneously tracks brain activity, eye movements and body movements of a pro race car driver in extreme conditions.
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Imperial’s expertise to help companies to shape the ‘new normal’
Imperial’s world-leading academics have been prominent in responding to COVID-19. As lockdowns eases, they’re helping shape our long-term adaptation.
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Podcast: Vaccine production, safety on public transport, and emerging economies
In this edition: How to make a billion COVID-19 vaccines, why women feel unsafe on public transport, and how emerging economies fare under COVID-19.
Women 10% more likely than men to report feeling unsafe on city public transport
A worldwide study of 327,403 metro and bus passengers found that women are ten per cent more likely to feel unsafe than men on urban public transport.
Imperial pioneers innovation in clean energy sector
Clean energy companies based on Imperial research have received significant recent investments and are helping develop a clean energy economy.
