Imperial graduate wins Fulbright scholarship to study climate policy
Geophysics graduate Chris Carter has won a place at the University of Minnesota to study a Master’s in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy.
Imperial and MIT researchers join forces to tackle pollution and climate change
The winners of the latest Imperial-MIT seed fund have been announced at a virtual reception hosted at the British Consulate in Boston.
‘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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US Covid resurgence driven by younger adults
As of October 2020, individuals aged 20-49 were the only groups sustaining COVID-19 transmission with reproduction numbers well above 1 in the US.
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Podcast: Election misinformation, future of the NHS, and better cancer surgery
In this edition: Spreading US election misinformation, deciding the future of the NHS, and improving breast cancer surgery.
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Carbon-releasing ‘zombie fires’ in peatlands could be dampened by new findings
New simulations have provided clues on reducing peat fires, which hide underground and are notoriously bad for human health and the environment.
Imperial and Twig join forces to contribute to UNICEF's Learning Passport
Imperial and Twig today announced a new initiative to create science content for UNICEF’s Learning Passport, a digital personalised learning platform.
Earthquake forecasting clues unearthed in strange precariously balanced rocks
Naturally formed balancing boulders could be used to help scientists to forecast large earthquakes more precisely.
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Imperial and MIT launch seed fund for ideas that reduce the impact of pollution
Imperial and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have launched a research seed fund for ideas that will help reduce the impact of pollution.
US COVID-19 transmission driven by ages 20-49, research finds
Resurging COVID-19 transmission in the US is being driven by ages 20-49 and targeted measures are needed to control the epidemic as schools re-open.
