Hunting for new physics
Imperial scientists lead new search for hidden particles at CERN
Imperial physicists are leading a new experiment that could discover particles never seen before.
Imperial scientists lead new search for hidden particles at CERN
Imperial physicists are leading a new experiment that could discover particles never seen before.
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.
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.
Handwashing a major source of pet pesticide pollution in UK rivers
A new study suggests that handwashing in the weeks after spot-on flea and tick treatments is the largest source of pet pesticide pollution in rivers.
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Turban style and thickness affects head injury risk in Sikh cyclists
A new study from Imperial College London has revealed that the style and thickness of turbans affect the risk of serious head injury in Sikh cyclists
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New class of cancer and immunology drug targets mapped with new tagging system
Researchers have used ‘click chemistry’ to map the role of a group of enzymes that could be key for developing new medicines in cancer and immunology.
Unusual RNA structures could be targets for new ALS treatments
Studying strange forms of RNA associated with the formation of aggregates in the brains of ALS patients could lead to new avenues for treatments.
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Engaging heterosexual men more effectively could slash HIV infections in Uganda
A study looking at 15 years of HIV transmission and suppression in Uganda reveals how closing gender gaps in treatment could slash infection rates.
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New hub to gather data on diseases spread by mosquitoes, ticks and other vectors
A new £1.5m hub will support the sharing of data and findings on ‘vector-borne’ diseases among the UK research community and with policymakers.
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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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