Re-thinking biodiversity
‘Living fossils’ are unique, not ancient, say Imperial researchers
A new way to measure biodiversity based on species’ unique traits shows ‘living fossil’ species do evolve.
‘Living fossils’ are unique, not ancient, say Imperial researchers
A new way to measure biodiversity based on species’ unique traits shows ‘living fossil’ species do evolve.
Imperial academic wins €2.4m European funding to improve solar harvesting tech
Professor Jenny Nelson has won a prestigious European Research Council grant to learn lessons from plants and apply them to solar technologies.
Coral reef microbes point to new way to assess ecosystem health
A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be used to assess ecosystem health.
Water persisted in Mars’ Gale crater for longer than previously thought
Imperial College London and NASA researchers have found signs that water was plentiful in Mars’ Gale crater for longer than previously thought.
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Cheetahs’ unrivalled speed explained by their ‘sweet spot’ size, finds study
A new Imperial College London study has answered a long-held question about why medium-sized land animals like cheetahs tend to be fastest.
Designing microbes to remove microplastics pollution
Imperial researchers propose using microbes and enzymes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage before they are turned into fertilizer.
'Grow ecosystems, don't just plant trees!' says new Imperial report on nature
UK policy needs to focus on growing ecosystems, not just planting trees, according to new research from the Hitachi-Imperial Centre.
Behind the scenes: Filming on campus for Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster
Imperial’s part in the documentary Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster is the end result of collaboration and teamwork from Imperial.
Future of 200 migratory bird species put at risk by cyclones and droughts
New study reveals how ecosystem-connecting birds are exposed to extreme weather events likely to worsen with climate change.
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Imperial, University of Tokyo and Hitachi call for decarbonised future
A collaboration by Imperial College London, The University of Tokyo and Hitachi has identified top priorities to facilitate a roadmap to net zero.