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Future 'game-changers' win backing from Excellence Fund
Imperial College London has announced three projects that are the first to receive grants from the Excellence Fund for Frontier Research.
Future 'game-changers' win backing from Excellence Fund
Imperial College London has announced three projects that are the first to receive grants from the Excellence Fund for Frontier Research.
$13.5 million gift to improve millions of lives blighted by parasitic worms
A recent $13.5m donation will support an Imperial initiative working to improve the health of some of the world's poorest populations.
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Q&A with Ghanaian science luminary promoting maths in the developing world
Alumnus Professor Francis Allotey is working with Imperial to create a network of maths researchers in developing countries.
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Robots help people improve at physical tasks in new study
Researchers at Imperial College London have programmed human learning behaviour into robots to help humans complete physical tasks.
Creating crystals from gold
Scientists from Imperial College London have revealed how materials such as gold can help create protein crystals.
3D scans reveal flexible skull patterns are key to island bird diversity
A study of the super-diverse bird groups, which include Darwin's finches, has found that modular skull parts helped them adapt to different roles.
Roads, rail and flood defence projects could benefit from new Imperial lab
Improving construction materials to make infrastructure more sustainable and durable will be the focus of research at a new £5.4 million lab.
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F1 tech tested in bid to make trucks more efficient
The technology used in Formula One racing to recover energy from braking will be installed in trucks as part of a pilot project.
Heathrow: strategy to reduce take-off emissions is reaching its limits
Engineers report that a strategy to reduce aircraft emissions during takeoff at London's Heathrow Airport is reaching its limits.
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Warning signs might have been missed in one in six England heart attack deaths
Heart attack symptoms might have been missed in many patients, according to a study on all heart attack hospital admissions and deaths in England.
"Internet of things" makes us vulnerable to cyber-attack - Imperial expert
We must look to supercomputing to protect our privacy and security in an ever more connected world, says Professor Nick Jennings.
1m pound grant to investigate how cultural pursuits affect health and wellbeing
A joint venture between the Royal College of Music and Imperial was awarded £1 million for a new research project on the arts and health.
Q and A: Imperial engineer talks about new solar energy project in Africa
Dr Christos Markides talks about a volunteer project he is involved in to build up scientific expertise in solar energy in Africa.
Medical robot made from hair-width fibre optic to be developed by scientists
A fibre-optic medical robot that could access the body through tiny cavities is being developed by researchers as part of a major grant.
Artificial intelligence could increase speed and reliability of brain research
Neuroscientists at Imperial have highlighted the benefits of using machine learning techniques in real-time brain imaging studies.
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Technique that revolutionised biology wins its inventors big science prize
Imperial's Professor Marin van Heel has been awarded the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences this week for the development of a key imaging technology.
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Space dust deploy bubble parachutes on their fiery descent, scientists discover
Bubbles acting like parachutes are deployed by some cosmic dust particles on their entry into Earth's atmosphere, preventing them from burning up.
Type 2 diabetes prevented in 80 percent of at-risk patients with repurposed drug
A weight loss drug has reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 80 per cent compared to placebo.
'Junk DNA' could play an important role in diabetes
Researchers at Imperial College London have found that so-called 'junk DNA' could play a role in diabetes.
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Volunteering opportunities open to all at Imperial Festival 2017
Applications to volunteer at Imperial Festival - the College's flagship celebration of science, engineering and creativity - are open to all.
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In pictures: Imperial Fringe invests in the public with all things money
Hundreds of visitors discovered how money makes the world go round at the latest finance-themed Imperial Fringe event this week.
Imperial scientist discusses the effects of algal blooms on world's oceans
Dr Susan Little talks about the effects that pinhead-sized algae have on the chemistry of the world's oceans when they 'binge' feed in summer.
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Online pharmacies not requiring prescriptions could fuel antibiotic resistance
Scientists have found that antibiotics are illegally available without prescription on 45 per cent of online pharmacy websites surveyed, says study.
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Biology through the looking glass: Sir Paul Nurse speaks at Imperial
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse delivered Imperial's Peter Lindsay Memorial Lecture this week.
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Explosions, Nobel Prizes and poems: a history of the Department of Chemistry
A new book follows Imperial's Department of Chemistry from 1845-2000, exploring its most famous figures, innovative research and colourful characters.
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'Google Earth' of tumours may lead to more cancer treatments
Scientists have been awarded £16m to create a detailed map of a tumour, which will allow researchers to explore new treatment options.
Education Secretary awards Lord Glenamara prize at Imperial
Education Secretary Justine Greening came to Imperial to reward outstanding achievement among young people in the North East.
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Drone Society launches at Imperial
The new student-led society will offer students the chance to engage in the latest developments in drone technology.
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Mother's diet in pregnancy may have lasting effects for offspring
A poor diet during pregnancy can cause biological changes that last throughout life, according to research from Imperial College London.
Imperial showcases future of UK's medical technology industry to Lord Prior
A Government Minister came to Imperial on a fact-finding mission as part of a recent industrial strategy announcement.
Robot 'teacher' to help children with autism developed by scientists
Scientists are investigating whether a cartoon-like robot can improve learning and emotional understanding in children with autism.
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Imperial ranked as UK's most international university
Imperial is the UK's most international university for the second year in a row, says Times Higher Education.
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Early death and ill health linked to low socioeconomic status
Scientists found that poverty and poor education are linked to ill health and early death, and should be considered risk factors for these outcomes.
Imperial researcher talks about improving security around healthcare data
New European projects are looking at how to protect critical data transfers including healthcare data by detecting and deflecting cyber-attacks.
Over 100 new blood pressure genes may provide targets for treating hypertension
Scientists have found 107 new genes linked to high blood pressure, potentially enabling doctors to identify at-risk patients and target treatments.
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Imperial student helps Ugandan charity improve water filtration technology
A PhD student from Imperial has shared his knowledge of ceramics with a charity to help improve the way water is purified in Uganda.
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Imperial innovators named on Forbes 30-under-30 list
Eight of Imperial's social entrepreneurs have been featured in this year's Forbes 30-under-30 Europe list.
Tropical forests need birds in order to recover from deforestation
Research in the Amazon suggests that loss of birds through deforestation prevents the recovery of rainforests, due to birds' roles in the ecosystem.
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Hormone can enhance brain activity associated with love and sex
The hormone kisspeptin can enhance activity in brain regions associated with sexual arousal and romantic love, according to new research.
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Machines should be 'partners' not slaves, says Imperial expert
A team of Imperial academics have highlighted the potential of High Performance Computing to improve human decision making in a data driven world.
Heart attack scars found to conduct electricity under right conditions
Scientists from Imperial have discovered that, contrary to previous understanding, heart scar tissue can conduct electricity following a heart attack.
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Podcast: Trumping climate change, enabling healthcare and weighty issues
In this edition: What President Trump could mean for climate change, how medical students are helping in rural Nepal, and discussing diet drinks.
Sun exposure at work could lead to one skin cancer death a week
Working in the sun could lead to one death and around five new cases of melanoma skin cancer a week, according to a new Imperial study.
Artificial intelligence creates 3D hearts to predict patient survival
Machine-learning has predicted death risk in people with serious heart disease faster and more accurately than current methods.
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Seasonal science at White City's community market
Just before the holidays Imperial shared festive science with neighbours at a White City Christmas market.
Top astronomical prize for space mission leader
Professor Michele Dougherty has been awarded the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal - its top honour - for her work in space physics missions.
Global alien bird species movements mapped for the first time
Research reveals top factors in the spread of invasive bird species, providing scientists with a possible 'early warning system' for invasions.
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Alternative solar cells ramp up efficiency and stability
Imperial researchers are designing cheaper and more flexible solar energy materials, set to rival traditional rigid silicon panels.
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Students deliver health projects in Nepal as part of new research experience
Imperial College Enables is a pioneering new project allowing early career medics to take part in community health projects abroad and at home.
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London to become 'global epicentre' of biomedical engineering with GBP 20m award
A new Imperial research facility harnessing biomedical engineering to address major healthcare challenges will receive GBP 20m of government funding.