Shape shifters
Shape-shifting cancer cell discovery reveals potential skin cancer drug targets
A new technique allows scientists to see cells in 3D, and determine how different genes affect the shapes they adopt.
Stories written by Hayley Dunning
Quantum connections
Crucial connection for ‘quantum internet’ made for the first time
Researchers have produced, stored, and retrieved quantum information for the first time, a critical step in quantum networking.
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Coral clues
Coral reef microbes point to new way to assess ecosystem health
A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be used to assess ecosystem health.
News in brief
Superfast physics and a trio of Fellows: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
News in brief
Pollutant problems and building for NASA: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Future science leaders
£46m PhD boost as three Centres for Doctoral Training funded at Imperial
Imperial has received a huge boost for training PhD students today with the announcement of new funding for Centres for Doctoral Training.
COVID-19 cognition
COVID-19 may have small but lasting effects on cognition and memory
COVID-19 may have an impact on people’s cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection.
News in brief
Migraine research and beating human hearts: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Blueprint Ally
Communications Division first in-house team to receive Blueprint diversity mark
Imperial’s communications team have received Blueprint Ally status, recognising efforts to improve diversity in all areas of their work and operations
Interstellar
Imperial-built instrument jets off to NASA ahead of major solar wind mission
An instrument built by Imperial physicists is on its way to be fitted onto NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) spacecraft.
