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Pianists learn to play with robotic third thumb in just one hour
Pianists equipped with a third robotic thumb were able to adapt to using the extra digit after just one hour of practice, Imperial research has found.
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Nature is trying to kill you, but science has your back
A new book explores disease-causing microbes, the tools we’ve developed to fight them, and the scientists who’ve advanced infectious disease research.
Scientists use graphene sheets to improve lab-on-chip diagnostic tests
Imperial College London researchers have improved an electronic sensor that can be used for fast detection of infectious diseases like COVID-19.
New climate pledges significantly more likely to prevent worst of global heating
If fulfilled, climate pledges made in the last six years have a much better chance of reaching globally agreed temperature goals.
Bioengineers find new way heart valves grow – and go wrong
Imperial bioengineers have discovered a new mechanism driving the growth of heart valves in zebrafish embryos.
First images from latest Mars rover show ancient river delta in Jezero crater
The NASA Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in February, has sent back its first images of a 3.7-billion-year-old ancient river delta.
Brain cell differences could be key to learning in humans and AI
Imperial researchers have found that variability between brain cells might speed up learning and improve the performance of the brain and future AI.
Low-cost ventilator set to help people in low-income countries
A new low-cost ventilator design invented during COVID-19 could address the global shortage of ventilators for other respiratory diseases.
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Travelling fires pose an underestimated risk to open building spaces
New research from Imperial College London has shown that travelling fires pose a risk to the structures of large open building spaces over 100m2.
Four Imperial experts elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Four Imperial academics are among 69 experts to have been elected as new Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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