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Tiny plankton likely to ride out global warming
Plankton have evolved to survive a wide range of conditions, thanks to their unexpectedly vast ocean travels, a new study suggests.
Tiny plankton likely to ride out global warming
Plankton have evolved to survive a wide range of conditions, thanks to their unexpectedly vast ocean travels, a new study suggests.
Extreme weather predicted at Imperial Festival
Sunshine, wind, some rain and volcanic eruptions are forecast for Imperial Festival on 7 and 8 May 2016.
Imperial Festival sees 'horseless carriages' return to site of first motor show
A recreation of the 1896 Horseless Carriage Exhibition will showcase a unique collection of early automotive history, alongside cars of the future.
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Podcast: Ice giants, climate diplomacy and Earth's flipping magnetic fields
In this edition: the next big mission to Neptune or Uranus, a diplomat's response to COP21 and the unsteady history of the Earth's magnetic field.
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Nine things we have learned from one of ecology's largest field experiments
Researchers studying a logged forest in Borneo have uncovered surprising findings from rare species to trends of ecosystem resilience.
Luke Blair appointed first Vice-President for communications and public affairs
Imperial College London has appointed Luke Blair as its first Vice-President (Communications and Public Affairs) from September 2016.
Happy staff and customers are key to sustainable business, says M&S director
Businesses can better meet their sustainability targets by fully engaging with staff, customers and suppliers says Mike Barry.
Bacteria 'pregnancy test' may detect deadly worms
Scientists from Imperial have created a new test that could instantly detect the presence of the parasite schistosoma in a water supply.
Imperial researcher talks about the roots of her work on hair
An Imperial expert in tissue regeneration has been turning her attention to our crowning glories.
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Wake up to a green fortune, UN chief climate diplomat told an Imperial audience
Christiana Figueres called for investors to take risks that benefit the environment and global poverty at the Grantham Institute annual lecture.
Fish diversity receives a boost when species evolve live births
When fish evolve the ability to give birth to live young rather than laying eggs, an explosion of new fish species follows, according to a new study.
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The brain on LSD revealed: first scans show how the drug affects the brain
Researchers from Imperial College London, working with the Beckley Foundation, have for the first time visualised the effects of LSD on the brain.
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MP spends a day in the life of a scientist at Imperial
Victoria Borwick MP took a walk in the shoes of an Imperial academic last week as part of the Royal Society's pairing scheme for scientists and MPs
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Unplanned Venus experiment reveals surprises in the atmosphere
An experiment using a Venus spacecraft, proposed after it launched, has found lower temperatures than expected in the planet's polar atmosphere.
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Podcast: Set for Parliament, better commuting and Atoms Family values
In this edition: presenting research at Parliament, winning awards for tracking tube trains and having fun with chemistry at the latest Fringe event.
Imperial competition celebrates young scientists
School students, teachers and parents travelled from across London to compete in the College's Schools Science Competition Grand Final last month.
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Ancient 'Kite Runner' kept its young on a tether
Geologists have unearthed a 430-million-year-old fossilised creature that carried its young in pouches tethered to its body, like a stream of kites.
Jupiter's X-ray aurora is sparked by the solar wind
The solar wind around Jupiter is causing the intense X-ray bursts over the planet's polar regions, according to new research.
Chemical engineers from Imperial bask in photo prize glory
An image of water rotating in what appears to be slow motion is one of the winning entries in a major engineering photography competition.
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'Silencer molecules' switch off cancer's ability to spread around body
Scientists have revealed that a key molecule in breast and lung cancer cells can help switch off the cancers' ability to spread around the body.
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Imperial will 'define excellence' says President Gast in annual address
The meaning of "excellence" in higher education was the topic of Professor Alice Gast's second annual address to the Imperial community.
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In pictures: Crowds bond with Imperial researchers over chemistry solutions
Hundreds of Fringe-goers made chemistry their thing at Imperial's molecular-science themed Atoms Family event this week.
Antibiotic resistance in children at worryingly high levels, warn scientists
Antibiotic resistance in children with urinary tract infections has reached high levels, according to research from Imperial College London.
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Ultrafast method for measuring ultrafast lasers reveals complex waveforms
Imperial and Oxford researchers have demonstrated a novel method for measuring the evolving waveforms of laser pulses just a few femtoseconds long.
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Goo that goes from liquid to solid when shaken created by Imperial researchers
Scientists have created a liquid goo that turns into a rubbery solid when shaken and they are inviting the public to help dream up uses for it.
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Pigeon patrol gives air pollution study a flying start
Pigeons have been road testing wearable sensors that will provide air pollution data for Imperial research.
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Nanoscale images reveal bacteria motor parts in unprecedented detail
Nanoscopic 3D imaging has revealed how different bacteria have geared their tiny propeller motors for a wide range of swimming abilities.
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Photosynthesis more ancient than thought, and most living things could do it
Most modern bacteria descended from ancestors who could convert the Sun's energy to fuel more than 3.5 billion years ago.
Incredible images with dark Victorian past scoop top prize
A set of startling images of the bones of Victorian children have won a prestigious international award.
Infant milk formula does not reduce risk of eczema and allergies, says new study
A type of baby formula does not reduce allergy risk - despite previous claims to the contrary - according to research led by Imperial College London.
Big and small numbers are processed in different sides of the brain
Small numbers are processed in the right side of the brain, while large numbers are processed in the left side of the brain, new research suggests.
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Searching for the soul of the Northern Lights
For her new book Aurora, Imperial plasma physicist and fusion researcher Dr Melanie Windridge explores the science and stories of the Northern Lights.
Imperial students showcase their research at Parliament event
Twenty three budding researchers from Imperial will be presenting their work at the SET for Britain event, held on 7 March 2016.
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Oesophageal cancer expert discusses how to tackle growing rates of the disease
A researcher who created a test to diagnose oesophageal cancer explains why the disease is on the rise in the UK, as part of an awareness campaign.
Bee brains as you have never seen them before
Detailed images of bumblebee brains reveal an accurate picture of brain structures associated with learning and memory.
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Embryo picture claims top spot in scientific images competition
An image of an alligator embryo has won the Art of Research scientific images competition at Imperial.
Gravitational wave detection heralds a 'new era of cosmological observation'
The first gravitational waves - ripples in spacetime - have been detected, allowing physicists to explore the universe in a whole new way.
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Iron in the blood could cause cell damage, say researchers
Concentrations of iron similar to those delivered in standard treatments can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes, when given to cells in the lab.
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Market forces will put low-carbon technologies in the hands of the consumer
Demand for low-carbon technologies would emerge on a large scale if businesses sold us the benefits, an audience heard at Imperial College London.
Head injury patients develop brain clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have revealed that protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease are also found in the brains of people who have had a head injury.
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What is it like to show research off to thousands of Festival visitors?
With the deadline for exhibiting at the 2016 Imperial Festival just days away, researchers explain what it is like to take part.
Imperial recognised for resource supporting primary science
Imperial has received an award for its primary science CPD resources developed in partnership with digital education company Twig World Ltd.
Future materials take centre stage at World Economic Forum in Davos
The role of materials science in driving the 'fourth industrial revolution' was showcased by a group of Imperial academics in Davos this week.
Five ways to get the most out of your doctor's appointment
With GPs in the UK spending an average of 8-10 minutes with each patient, it's important to know how to get the information you need.
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'Simple rules' calculate ovarian cancer risk
Scientists have formulated a system that uses ultrasound images to accurately work out the likelihood of an ovarian growth being cancerous.
Weight loss, quitting smoking and giving up alcohol may be aided by gut hormones
Scientists are investigating whether an infusion of gut hormones could help people to stop over-eating, quit smoking, or give up alcohol.
HIV infection rates could be halved with better tests and treatment
More than half of all HIV infections among men having sex with men could be prevented by ramping up existing strategies, suggests new research.
Prestigious robotics journal to be led by Imperial researcher
Imperial's Professor Guang-Zhong Yang has been appointed Editor of Science Robotics, the latest offering from Science publisher, AAAS.
Flu virus hijacking tactics revealed by scientists
Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered how flu viruses 'hijack' cell machinery when they infect the body.
Flu is surrounded by misconceptions - a top flu expert debunks the most common
Winter is the peak season for flu in the UK. Yet despite the virus infecting millions, there are many misconceptions about the illness.