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Was there life on Mars? Imperial and NASA scientists might soon find out
Imperial scientists will play a vital role in a new Mars Rover’s quest to find traces of life on Mars.
Was there life on Mars? Imperial and NASA scientists might soon find out
Imperial scientists will play a vital role in a new Mars Rover’s quest to find traces of life on Mars.
Ocean plastic set to triple by 2040, but immediate action could stem tide by 80%
A global study has found that without immediate and sustained action, the annual flow of plastic into the ocean could nearly triple by 2040.
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COVID-19 lockdown causes 50% global reduction in human-linked Earth vibrations
The lack of human activity during lockdown caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50% between March and May 2020.
Q&A: Is planting trees the answer to climate change?
Grantham Institute’s new lecturer Dr Bonnie Waring answers your questions about reforestation.
Study reveals how water in deep Earth triggers earthquakes and volcanic activity
Scientists have for the first time linked the deep Earth’s water cycle to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Climate change will bring bigger swings in European summer temperatures
Global warming will bring more variable temperatures in summer and less variable in winter, finds new study.
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Dinosaur-dooming asteroid struck Earth at ‘deadliest possible’ angle
New simulations from Imperial College London have revealed the asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs struck Earth at the ‘deadliest possible’ angle.
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World can likely capture and store enough carbon dioxide to meet climate targets
The world is currently on track to fulfil scenarios on diverting atmospheric CO2 to underground reservoirs, according to a new study by Imperial.
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45,000 bird wing measurements reveal where the best fliers live
How adapted birds are to flying is linked to their lifestyle and environment, according to new research on the shape of their wings.
Life Sciences undergraduates track bird song and coral reef diversity from home
As part of the College's move to remote learning, 143 first-year students are taking a series of virtual field courses to investigate biodiversity.