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Experimental words
Science and spoken word collide in poetry project
Four Imperial academics have teamed up with poets to turn their scientific and creative interests into spoken word performances.
Stories written by Hayley Dunning
Malaria vaccines at scale
‘Mosquito smoothie’ innovation boosts future malaria vaccine potential
A faster method for collecting pure malaria parasites from infected mosquitos could accelerate the development of new, more potent malaria vaccines.
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COVID seasonality
Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed
New research shows transmission of the virus behind COVID-19 varies seasonally, but warmer conditions are not enough to prevent transmission.
Counting coal
The next 20 are years crucial in determining the future of coal
Decisions made now will determine whether economies win or lose money as the coal industry changes over the next couple of decades.
Chemistry champions
Five Royal Society of Chemistry prizes won by Imperial researchers and teams
Three individuals and two teams from Imperial College London have won prestigious prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
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News in brief
Pandemic mortality and prevention: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Coffee killer
70-year-old coffee-killing fungus brought back to life to fight the disease
Researchers have re-animated specimens of a fungus that causes coffee wilt to discover how the disease evolved and how its spread can be prevented.
Malaria maps
Atlas of malaria parasite gene activity provides targets for drugs and vaccines
Researchers have mapped in fine detail the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people.
Jupiter calling
Imperial instrument ready to head to Jupiter after challenging lockdown build
A magnetometer instrument built in Imperial labs, and in some people’s homes, is ready to be mounted on a spacecraft set to study Jupiter’s icy moons.
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Future of chemistry
Imperial launches a new era of digital chemistry
Imperial has launched a new Institute for Digital Molecular Design and Fabrication, aiming to transform the way chemistry is done.
