Cause of long, potentially damaging channels on Antarctic ice shelves found
Large rock hills deep below glaciers can cause huge channels on the ice surface – even if the hills are buried under two kilometres of ice.
Student team wins Imperial competition for technology to tackle ocean plastic
A team of undergraduate students have developed a technology that could filter hazardous microplastics from wastewater before they enter the ocean.
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Imperial celebrates five years of pioneering WE Innovate women
From flushable sanitary pads to innovative finger prick tests, Imperial has marked five years of its flagship entrepreneurship programme for women.
Flu virus could evolve resistance to pandemic drug
The influenza virus can evolve resistance to an anti-flu drug currently in development for use in pandemics, a study has found.
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Podcast: Sustainable plastic, academic mental health and science communication
In this edition: Two ways to make plastic more sustainable, Mental Health First Aiders, and the past and future of science communication.
Imperial academics win €10m ERC grant to give bionic limbs sense of touch
Imperial researchers have won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant worth €10m, to give bionic limbs natural sensations.
Doctors on-demand and tackling fake news: Enterprise Lab kicks off academic year
Imperial Enterprise Lab has launched into the new academic year with a weekend of activities to help spark students’ entrepreneurial ambitions.
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Origami cushions protect drones from collisions
To protect flying robots without hindering their flight, Imperial experts found answers in the ancient art of origami.
Imperial Lates launches with an evening of greener living
Imperial College London hosted a showcase of how innovation and new ideas could help address major environmental issues.
London’s ailing water systems to get a helping hand from scientists
Imperial experts will lead a landmark analysis to help tackle drought, flooding and pollution across London.
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