Major study finds no conclusive links to health effects from waste incinerators
Researchers have found no link between exposure to emissions from municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) and infant deaths or reduced foetal growth.
Synthetic biology roadmap could set research agenda for next 10 years
A new roadmap for synthetic biology could help to set research goals for improving food production, public health and the environment.
Dyson School and industry collaborate on innovative 3D printing module
Aimed at Year 3/4 MEng Engineering students, the 'Design for Additive Manufacturing' module breaks new ground with its skills-focused syllabus.
The best marine protected areas also promote human wellbeing
Marine protected areas set up to provide the most benefit to local ecosystems also benefit human wellbeing the most, according to new research.
Industry, academic and policy leaders debate AI and future jobs
The threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to the workforce took centre stage at the latest Forum policy workshop.
Gene-edited chicken cells could leave flu with nowhere to hide
Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading, in chicken cells grown in the lab.
Food freshness sensors could replace ‘use-by’ dates to cut food waste
Imperial academics have developed low-cost, smartphone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging.
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First manual on child blast injuries launched by Imperial and Save the Children
A coalition of British doctors, researchers and charities has launched the world’s first guide for treating children severely injured by explosives.
Decoy antibiotics could get around bacteria’s defences
Imperial medical students have helped to devise a new type of ‘decoy’ drug to tackle infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
Smart design could prevent drug resistance in new malaria treatments
Researchers have overcome malaria parasites’ resistance to potential new drugs by studying how it evolves.
