Hole-punching bacteria could be engineered to attack pathogens
Researchers have discovered how to engineer bacteria that normally attack human cells so that they kill other pathogens instead.
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New green materials could power smart devices using ambient light
Researchers have developed environmentally friendly materials that could harvest enough energy from indoor light to power wireless smart devices.
Isolation insights and microbial adaptability: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Inexpensive and rapid tests can distinguish between Chagas disease parasites
A new rapid diagnostic test that can differentiate between different strains of Chagas disease parasite could lead to a widespread testing programme.
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Friendship factors and solar storms: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Imperial academic scoops a Samsung AI Researcher of the Year Award
Dr Seth Flaxman is one of five academics worldwide, and the only one in Europe, to be named Samsung AI Researcher of the Year.
Three Imperial academics win Institute of Physics awards
Experts in particle, fundamental, and polymer physics at Imperial have all been recognised in this year’s awards.
Cannabis pain insights and kidney disease discoveries: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Podcast: Pandemic mental health, hidden strengths and severe morning sickness
In this edition: Exploring pandemic mental health, comparing spaceflight and frontline NHS work, and linking severe morning sickness with depression.
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Post-monsoon pollution and women of the Future: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
