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“The universe is incredibly simple” says renowned physicist at annual lecture
Professor Neil Turok, an Imperial alum, described the quantum beginnings of the universe in the annual Peter Lindsay memorial lecture.
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Transforming our lives can limit global warming to 1.5C without new technology
Changes to how we move around, heat our homes and use devices could all limit global warming by reducing our energy demand.
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New measurements of Higgs boson deepen our understanding of the origin of mass
A key property of the Higgs boson, which had been predicted but never observed, has been confirmed today with unprecedented precision.
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Why do older male birds father more illegitimate children?
When female birds have chicks as the result of an extra-marital fling, the fathers are almost always older males, and scientists are finding out why.
Construction delays make new nuclear power plants costlier than ever
The cost of building new nuclear power plants is nearly 20 per cent higher than expected due to delays, a new analysis has found.
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Outstanding research projects and people recognised in 2018 President’s Awards
Established teams, promising new faces and vital research support staff have been recognised in the President's Awards for Excellence in Research.
Two Imperial academics awarded the Adams Prize
Dr Claudia de Rham and Dr Gustav Holzegel share the prize, which this year honours work in the mathematics of astronomy and cosmology.
‘Deforestation-free’ palm oil not as simple as it sounds
Genuinely ‘deforestation-free’ palm oil products are problematic to guarantee, according to a new study.
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Podcast: Feast on the Festival and find out why Eurovision makes countries happy
In this edition: Sampling the delights of the 2018 Imperial Festival and discovering the happiness-boosting powers of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Don’t wait for a unicorn: investing in low-carbon tech now will save money
Waiting for a ‘unicorn technology’ that provides green energy at low cost could be more expensive than adopting low-carbon energy technologies now.
