Self-healing materials
Self-healing ‘living materials’ used as 3D building blocks
Imperial researchers have created 3D building blocks that can heal themselves in response to damage.
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Stories written by Caroline Brogan
Depression & histamine
Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice
Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a ‘feel-good molecule’ and antidepressants’ ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.
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Cleared for landing
Imperial researcher scoops Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship
Dr Alalea Kia has won a Research Fellowship to further develop permeable pavements to curb snow and ice buildup at airports.
News in brief
Antimicrobial resistance and emerging talent: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Brain injury insights
Brain injury computer models map brain blood vessels in highest resolution yet
Imperial researchers have created a traumatic brain injury (TBI) computer model that maps blood vessels in a rat brain in the highest resolution yet.
Live lab bridge unveiled
World’s first 3D-printed steel footbridge unveiled by Queen Máxima in Amsterdam
The world’s first 3D-printed steel structure, a ‘living laboratory’ bridge co-developed by Imperial, has been unveiled by Queen Máxima in Amsterdam.
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Amazing meteorite
Imperial experts search Gloucestershire meteorite for Solar System ingredients
Researchers are studying the meteorite that fell on a UK driveway in March for clues about the origins of life on Earth.
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Test success
Fast lab-free COVID-19 test platform DnaNudge wins prestigious Academy award
Imperial startup DnaNudge has won the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award for its rapid, lab-free and reliable COVID-19 PCR test.
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Wolf Prize win
Celebrated Imperial mathematician lauded at Wolf Prize ceremony
Imperial’s Professor Sir Simon Donaldson has received the joint 2020 Wolf Prize for Mathematics, one of the most prestigious academic accolades.
News in brief
Tricky turbulence and lung cancer links: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
