In the zone
More evidence Earth-like planets could sustain life as their atmospheres probed
Three Earth-like planets orbiting the TRAPPIST-1 star have atmospheres that might be hospitable to life, a new study shows.
Stories written by Hayley Dunning
Art of building small
"Don't be afraid to get lost" says Nobel laureate at Imperial lecture
Professor Ben Feringa told a packed crowd to ask questions in science, but remember to "enjoy the beauty of nature" at the 30th Schrodinger Lecture.
Net loss
Using mosquito nets for fishing potential threat to both humans and nature
Mosquito nets distributed to combat malaria are often used for fishing instead, impacting fish populations and human health in developing countries.
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Happy new ear
Podcast: Making maths connections, spotting fakes and working with your hands
In this edition: We say bonjour to a new Imperial-France maths centre, use machines to spot fake reviews, and swap skills with curators and artists.
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Feature
Cellular revolution
Blurring the boundaries between living and non-living with new PhD programme
A new PhD programme will focus on cellular bionics - the science of fusing the living and non-living, which will transform bioengineering and design.
Rising star
Imperial physicist wins first-of-its-kind science prize
Dr Claudia de Rham is awarded USD30,000 in the inaugural Blavatnik Awards in the UK, which honour outstanding young scientists under the age of 42.
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Biological inevitability
How bacteria turbocharged their motors
Using detailed 3D images, researchers have shown how bacteria have evolved molecular motors of different powers to optimise their swimming.
Shock and awe
8 times Imperial research made you double-take in 2017
Some surprise research headlines need a second look, but quirky studies can often reveal serious science.
Treatment boost
Leukaemia treatment can be made more effective by using a drug for iron overload
Chemotherapy for one type of leukaemia could be improved by giving patients a drug currently used to treat an unrelated condition, new research shows.
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On air
Podcast: Up in the air, a walk in the park and a hopeful New Year
In this edition: How the busy city and green parks around us affect our health, and what Imperial scientists are looking forward to in 2018.
