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.
Stories tagged with 'Geology'
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Lockdown Earth
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.
ESE News
ESE June Newsletter
An overview of the recent publications, events and exciting work that's been happening in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering.
Deep water
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.
Virtual Geoscience
Imperial geoscientists complete UK's first MSc virtual field trip
As part of the College's move to remote learning, thirty-five MSc Petroleum Geoscience students embarked on a simulated overseas trip to the Pyrenees.
Simulating Subduction
A step forward in understanding the start of subduction
Researchers have made a big leap forward in understanding what happens at the very start of the process of subduction.
Forest find
Traces of ancient rainforest in Antarctica point to a warmer prehistoric world
Researchers have found evidence of rainforests near the South Pole 90 million years ago, suggesting the climate was exceptionally warm at the time.
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Innovative imaging
Seismic imaging technology could deliver detailed images of the human brain
Scientists have developed a new technique that could lead to fast, finely detailed brain imaging with a compact device that uses only sound waves.
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ESE February Newsletter
An overview of the recent publications, events and exciting work that's been happening in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering.
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Moving to Mars
How to design for a move to Mars
Academics, designers and students discussed the design challenges of moving to Mars and potential solutions during a symposium at the Design Museum.
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