![Imperial expert appointed first non-US President of American Ceramic Society](http://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/image/featurenews2012/35533.jpg)
![shadow](http://www.imperial.ac.uk/assets/news/img/image_shadow_sidebar.png)
High society
Imperial expert appointed first non-US President of American Ceramic Society
Imperial's materials expert Professor Bill Lee was appointed President of the American Ceramic Society on Monday.
Imperial expert appointed first non-US President of American Ceramic Society
Imperial's materials expert Professor Bill Lee was appointed President of the American Ceramic Society on Monday.
Bright minds give organisations the chance to tackle sustainability challenges
The Grantham Institute invites organisations to partner with the brightest PhD students to tackle the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Why pints spill but straws don't: researchers uncover the science of spilling
New research shows that it is not only the size, but the shape of a tube that determines whether a liquid will spill out of it when tipped over.
1
MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic
The superbug MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic, reveals new research.
Climate change driving toad disease from fungus in Pyrenees
Researchers quantify effect of global warming on fungal disease in frogs and toads for the first time.
Overlooked molecules could revolutionise our understanding of the immune system
Thousands of new immune system signals have been uncovered with potential implications for immunotherapy, autoimmune diseases and vaccine development.
Cars under new EU rules produce 4.5x more pollution on average than allowed
Diesel cars under new EURO-6 standards produce more NOx than guidelines allow.
Video
Flying drones could soon re-charge whilst airborne with new technology
Scientists have demonstrated a highly efficient method for wirelessly transferring power to a drone while it is flying.
4
Audio
Podcast: Water everywhere, the future of fintech and ancient crocs
In this edition: Fringe season kicks off with all things H2O, we find out about fintech and the past comes to life in the world of ancient crocs.
Audio
Imperial alumnus discusses rise and fall of ancient dinosaur-eating crocodiles
Fearsome ancient dinosaur-devouring crocodiles thrived on Earth until changes in the sea level affected their habitats, says an Imperial alumnus.
Feature
Stephen Hawking talks black holes and the quantum world at packed lecture
Professor Hawking last night told a packed hall at Imperial how he discovered that black holes are not as dark and destructive as we think.
9
Bacteria 'alarm clock' may cause repeat infections in patients
Scientists have discovered a bacteria 'alarm clock' that wakes dormant Salmonella in the body, allowing the bug to trigger a repeat infection.
1
Fathers of Higgs boson detectors awarded particle physics prize
Two Imperial physicists share in a prize for experimental physics for their work masterminding the CMS and ATLAS experiments
1
Imperial College Advanced Hackspace hold their 2016 Demo Day
Imperial's Advanced Hackspace (ICAH) held its annual Demo Day this week, showcasing some of the innovative projects made by its members.
Spinning semen provides a measurement of fertility
The maths of collective behaviour has provided a new technique for selecting the best semen for artificial insemination in livestock.
New mission to detect Marsquakes is back on track, says Imperial expert
Imperial's Professor Tom Pike discusses how a new mission to Mars, which recently got the green light, could tell us more about rocky planets.
Impact of pesticide on bumblebees revealed by taking experiments into the field
A study in which free-foraging bee colonies were placed in the field has shown that pesticide exposure can affect colony development.
New data on weird state of matter could help the development of fusion power
Researchers have determined how warm dense matter, a state that exists during fusion reactions, behaves at different temperatures and pressures.
A new light protection mechanism discovered in plants
Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered a feedback mechanism at the heart of photosynthesis that protects plants from damage by light.
1
Alzheimer's disease could be treated with gene therapy, suggests animal study
Researchers have prevented the development of Alzheimer's disease in mice by using a virus to deliver a specific gene into the brain.
Feature
Hurricanes explained: why is Matthew causing damage on a colossal scale?
A hurricane expert explains the devastation caused in Haiti, the Caribbean and United States this week.
New sensor material could enable more sensitive readings of biological signals
Scientists have created a material that could make reading biological signals, from heartbeats to brainwaves, much more sensitive.
2
Data Science Institute searches for rising star who understands digital economy
The hunt is on for a student who can decipher the complexities of the digital economy so that its value can be measured, says an Imperial expert.
Video
Explore the experiments of Imperial's rural campus
From rabbits and birds to pastures and ponds, Imperial's Silwood Park campus has been running field experiments since the 1940s.
1
Video
Imperial team sets off for the Bionic Olympics
A team from Imperial College London will compete in the world's first ever "bionic Olympics", which will be held this Saturday.
Brain injury: Scientist reveals impact of Imperial's research on patients' lives
Dr Sara De Simoni talks traumatic brain injury, its devastating after-effects, and the research being done at Imperial to help patients.
Guests quench their thirst for discovery at watery Imperial Fringe
Water, water, was everywhere on Thursday when Imperial researchers showcased their latest rainy research.
1
Audio
Rosetta comet-chasing mission comes to a dramatic end
We catch up with an Imperial mission scientist as the Rosetta spacecraft ends its 10-year mission by crashing into the surface of comet 67P.
Audio
Podcast: Virtual reality for vertigo, feather power and Rosetta's last mission
In this edition: Testing virtual reality to overcome visual vertigo, making use of waste chicken feathers and crashing the Rosetta spacecraft.
Depression in pregnancy increases risk of mental health problems in children
Depression in pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in children, says a new review published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
1
Feature
9 up-and-coming projects in climate change and the environment
Facing challenges of water shortages, air pollution, energy supply and social inequality, Imperial researchers are striving to make a better world.
7
Great white sharks and tuna share genetics that makes them super predators
Despite evolving separately for 400 million years, some sharks and tuna share genetic traits linked to higher metabolism and quick swimming behaviour.
1
Scientists confirm the universe has no direction
The universe is not spinning or stretched in any particular direction, according to the most stringent test yet.
11
Giant hydrogen space blob reveals galaxy formation secrets
Scientists have witnessed galaxies forming inside a mysterious giant space blob, which will one day form the heart of a giant galaxy cluster.
1
Imperial's new Fellows announced by Royal Academy of Engineering
Imperial is celebrating the election of three more researchers to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Science in the sunshine at this summer's White City community festival
From 3D printing to science-themed games, members of Imperial brought hands-on science to White City and Wormholt's annual party this summer.
European region most sceptical in the world on vaccine safety
Europe has been named as the most sceptical region on vaccine safety in the world, in the largest ever global survey of vaccine confidence.
Video
Professor Robert Winston brings science to hit US chat show
Imperial's Professor Robert Winston exploded onto American TV this week making an appearance on CBS's The Late Late Show with James Corden.
New tool can calculate renewable energy output anywhere in the world
Researchers have created an interactive web tool to estimate the amount of energy that could be generated by wind or solar farms at any location.
7
Dengue vaccine may increase risk of severe disease in low infection rate areas
The world's only licensed vaccine for dengue may worsen subsequent dengue infections if used in areas with low rates of dengue infection.
Audio
Podcast: Train Trick, mammals on the edge and better bionic implants
In this edition: a new app for delayed rail refunds, the surprising diversity of mammals in logged forests and how to build better bionic implants.
A new way to create synthetic proteins could lead to more flexible designs
Building up proteins from scratch, rather than piecing together fragments of existing proteins, could make designing new nanomaterials easier.
Breast milk sugar may protect babies against deadly infection
A type of sugar found in some women's breast milk may protect babies from a potentially life threatening bacterium called Group B streptococcus.
1
Mapping signal paths in proteins could reveal new direction for drug development
Using maths previously applied to traffic jams and electrical grids, researchers have developed a new method to map signal propagation in proteins.
Logged rainforests can be an 'ark' for mammals, extensive study shows
Research reveals that large areas of 'degraded' forest in Southeast Asia can play an important role in conserving mammal diversity.
1
From pollution to caffeine intake - Imperial researcher reveals dementia risks
Dementia strikes one in 14 people in the UK over 65, and 47 million people worldwide.
1
World's megafires to be tackled through new project
Combatting some of the world's largest smouldering megafires will be the focus a new project, which will be led by an Imperial academic.
Wildlife in hedgerows suffers when next to roads or pavements
A citizen science study has revealed that being next to just one hard surface reduces the diversity of plants and animals in hedgerows.
Scientists find a salty way to kill MRSA
Scientists have discovered a new way to attack Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
1
New data science research shows how we manage our long-term happiness
Scientists use an app to analyse behaviour and showed how humans routinely sacrifice their short-term happiness for their long-term welfare.
1