Study finds limits to storing CO2 underground to combat climate change
Imperial research has found limits to how quickly we can scale up technology to store gigatonnes of carbon dioxide under the Earth’s surface.
Study reveals where and when Antarctic ice sheet first formed
Combining unique geological samples with sophisticated modelling has led to insights into when and where today's Antarctic ice sheet formed.
Surprising meteorite impact rate on Mars can act as ‘cosmic clock’
Seismic signals have suggested Mars gets hit by around 300 basketball size meteorites every year, providing a new tool for dating planetary surfaces.
Climate change can ‘supercharge’ rivers, increasing flood risk and land damage
Rivers are vital for wildlife and people's livelihoods, but they are threatened by climate change and extreme weather.
SWAIS2C core workshop offers first glimpse of sediment from below Ross Ice Shelf
Sediment cores retrieved from Antarctica’s Siple Coast by an international team co-led by Imperial College London were opened at a recent workshop.
Clues from deep magma reservoirs could improve volcanic eruption forecasts
New research into molten rock 20km below the Earth’s surface could help save lives by improving the prediction of volcanic activity.
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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Scientists reveal the surprising origins of Earth's largest ‘oceanic engine’
Researchers have discovered that the largest and strongest ocean current on Earth as we know it today didn’t start flowing until 10 million years ago.
‘Rock recorders’ reveal drastic drop in earthquake hazard forecasts for LA
Imperial College London scientists have challenged existing earthquake hazard estimates for the San Andreas fault near Los Angeles.
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.
