News in Brief
Land-cover changes and serotonin levels: News from Imperial
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Land-cover changes and serotonin levels: News from Imperial
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Podcast: Best of 2023, sustainable flight fuel, and better bones
In this edition: 2023 in review, the first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, and improving bone quality.
Unusual RNA structures could be targets for new ALS treatments
Studying strange forms of RNA associated with the formation of aggregates in the brains of ALS patients could lead to new avenues for treatments.
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Haircare science and solar cells: News from Imperial
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Engaging heterosexual men more effectively could slash HIV infections in Uganda
A study looking at 15 years of HIV transmission and suppression in Uganda reveals how closing gender gaps in treatment could slash infection rates.
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New hub to gather data on diseases spread by mosquitoes, ticks and other vectors
A new £1.5m hub will support the sharing of data and findings on ‘vector-borne’ diseases among the UK research community and with policymakers.
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Future of 200 migratory bird species put at risk by cyclones and droughts
New study reveals how ecosystem-connecting birds are exposed to extreme weather events likely to worsen with climate change.
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Monitoring space weather using satellite mega-constellations to be explored
Dr Martin Archer has won a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship to work with Eutelsat OneWeb on a project using their satellites to monitor space weather.
Fishery guidance and nerve repair: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Podcast: Climate conference, COVID and pregnancy, and inspiring careers
In this edition: The latest climate science ahead of COP28, how COVID impacts pregnancy, and founding a MedTech startup.