Engineers adopt a flesh approach to making gaming characters more lifelike
A new technique will capture the subtle deformations in human skin and translate them into more realistic computer characters.
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Getting into the groove helps stem cells switch into heart muscle cells
Scientists have shown that they can drive cardiac stem cells to become heart muscle cells using a silicon chip etched with grooves.
Imperial researcher discusses the effects of fires on skyscrapers
Making skyscrapers safer, by understanding phenomena such as 'travelling fires', is discussed by an Imperial researcher in an interview.
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Artificial replacements for knee meniscus to be developed by Imperial spinout
Patients who have damaged their knees could in the future get help from a new Imperial spinout, which is aiming to develop an artificial meniscus.
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Going for gold: team leap over next hurdle in lead up to bionic Olympics
An Imperial team has taken another step towards competing in the 'bionic Olympics', following trials held in Zurich this month.
Microscopic organism to make green fuels in new project
A project to develop clean fuels using microscopic organisms called cyanobacteria has been given the green light.
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Podcast: Tractor beams, soundscapes and time travel
In the latest Imperial Podcast, we visit the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition and look into the science behind Back to the Future.
Car manufacturers make their own green technology choices regardless of policy
Policies did not determine the types of low emission technology choices made by some of Germany's leading automotive manufacturers.
Innovative project bringing electricity to rural India receives boost
An Imperial student has received a Fellowship to support her project to deliver affordable electricity to rural communities in India.
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Engineer's scientific discoveries celebrated by her native Portugal
An Imperial engineer has received one of Portugal's highest honours in recognition of her contribution to science.
