News in brief
Observing the early universe and supporting net-zero: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Observing the early universe and supporting net-zero: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Climate change likely increased heavy rain that led to deadly floods in Pakistan
Human-caused climate change likely increased the intense rainfall that hit vulnerable populations in Pakistan, finds a new attribution analysis.
Imperial College London to accelerate 'deep tech’ moonshots to market
Imperial College London has announced the launch of a pioneering Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship.
Satellite mission confirms cornerstone of general relativity is unshakeable
The MICROSCOPE mission has confirmed the ‘equivalence principle’ with unprecedented accuracy, bolstering Einstein’s general relativity.
Insights into two rare types of photosynthesis could boost crop production
Researchers have studied how certain bacteria perform photosynthesis using low-energy light, which could be engineered into crops to boost production.
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Museum collections indicate bees increasingly stressed by changes in climate
An analysis of bumblebee wings from a network of UK museums shows signs of stress linked to increasingly hotter and wetter conditions.
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Fossil fuel companies’ projections won’t meet Paris Agreement climate goals
Decarbonisation scenarios produced by BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Equinor are incompatible with Paris Agreement goals for a safe and habitable planet.
Climate change made UK heatwave more intense and at least 10 times more likely
New study finds human-caused climate change will increase the likelihood and severity of heatwaves in the UK faster than predicted.
Rainforest design futures and carbon dating: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Kenya launches 2050 Calculator to advance climate change mitigation
A consortium including Imperial College London researchers has created a bespoke energy and emissions model to help Kenya achieve its climate goals.