Parasite-detecting DNA biosensors offer new tool to tackle schistosomiasis
Researchers have developed new DNA biosensors capable of rapidly detecting and differentiating between parasites that cause schistosomiasis.
Cancers and heart disease could be diagnosed more easily with new rapid test
Imperial researchers have built a new easy-to-use test that could diagnose non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and cancers more quickly.
Imperial Neurotechnology 2022 showcases cutting edge neurotech research
The Imperial College Centre of Excellence in Neurotechnology hosted its 8th Annual Research Symposium at Imperial College on 5th July 2022.
Rainforest design futures and carbon dating: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Compositional variation in the mantle transition zone impacts mantle convection
A new review of mantle transition zone seismic properties reveals the impacts of this zone on heat and chemical circulation within Earth’s mantle.
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals
School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity.
Carbon captured and stored since 1996 is significant but overestimated
Although a significant amount of carbon has been caught and stored so far, governments should curb overestimation with reporting frameworks.
International students arrive at Imperial for summer research opportunities
Eighteen students from prestigious US universities will be hosted by Imperial for the International Research Opportunities Programme (IROP).
‘Life-like’ lasers can self-organise, adapt their structure, and cooperate
By mimicking features of living systems, self-organising lasers could lead to new materials for sensing, computing, light sources and displays.
Q&A: What ancient coral reefs can tell us about our changing climate
Thanks to nearly £1m of new funding from NERC, Imperial researchers will study ancient coral reefs to tap into lost records of our changing climate.
