Plastic-free vegan leather that dyes itself grown from bacteria
Researchers at Imperial College London have genetically engineered bacteria to grow animal- and plastic-free leather that dyes itself.
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Imperial launches new cohort of AI Policy Fellows
The Imperial Policy Forum launched a new cohort of its Policy Fellowship for UK civil servants this week, with a focus on AI policy and regulation.
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.
Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE discusses opportunities for engineering in policymaking
Imperial Policy Forum welcomed Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering to Imperial College.
Plant root sensors and flu research: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Ukraine’s First Lady and Akshata Murty visit Paediatric Blast Injury Centre
The First Lady of Ukraine and the UK Prime Minister’s wife visited Imperial College London’s Centre for Paediatric Blast Injury Studies at White City.
UKRI Engineering Biology Missions award millions in funding to Imperial projects
UKRI has awarded millions in funding for Imperial projects, through their new Engineering Biology Missions.
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New molecular toolkit boosts useful molecule production from yeast communities
Imperial scientists have built a toolkit to boost yeast’s ability to produce food, materials, and pharmaceuticals by engineering optimal behaviours.
Flying insects become disorientated and trapped by artificial light
Slow-motion videos collected and analysed by Imperial College London researchers give us new insights into why nocturnal insects gather around light.
The National Student Survey 2024 launches at Imperial
Final year undergraduates are asked to rate their experience at Imperial as the 2024 National Student Survey opens for responses.
