What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria? The technology, which enables a gene to spread itself through a population, might prove a significant tool for disease prevention The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body Experts have profiled more than 100 million cells from more than 10,000 people across the world. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Climate change ‘worsened all 10 deadliest weather events in past two decades’ The deadliest weather events since 2004 caused more than 570,000 deaths and the ‘fingerprints’ of climate change were present, scientists say. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024
‘Superhuman’ AI that predicts disease and early death risk to be trialled in NHS The platform reads the results of electrocardiogram tests, which record the electrical activity of the heart Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Experts issue urgent warning to anyone flying with a nut allergy About 2–3 per cent of children and 1–2 per cent of adults in the UK have a food allergy The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
No evidence nut allergens spread via aircraft ventilation systems, study finds Passengers with food allergies should be allowed to board first to clean their seat area, but ‘shouldn’t worry’ about airborne allergens The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024
Plane nut ban announcements are unlikely to be effective, study says They may even provide a false sense of security to passengers with allergies, experts said. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
Dogs splashing in Hampstead Heath ponds pose pollution threat, study finds Two pesticides which have been banned from farming were found where dogs had been swimming at the beloved London park Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024
Oxford retains place at top of global university rankings as UK list revealed The University of Oxford has retained top place in an international league table for a record-breaking ninth year in a row. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
Study Finds Safest Cycle Helmets Not Necessarily The Most Expensive Research by Imperial College London reveals top-rated $50 helmet outperforms pricier models in safety tests, challenging norms. Zenger · Sep 24, 2024
Groundbreaking new study aims to find cure for Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and affects around 153,000 people in the UK The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024
‘No correlation between price and protection’ - 30 helmets ranked for safety by new study A new safety test from Imperial College London has tested 30 popular helmets to show protection levels Cycling Weekly · Sep 19, 2024
London scientists discover why men and women are affected by diseases differently Researchers say discovery could lead to more targeted treatments Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2024 What’s behind the large rise in food allergies among children in the UK? The number of people in England with food allergies has more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, a new study reveals. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that rates are highest among preschool children, with 4% having a “probable” food allergy.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024 ‘Hyper-violent’ Typhoon Gaemi was made fiercer by climate crisis, say scientists Researchers warn Asia will become an increasingly dangerous place to live until fossil fuels are replaced
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024 Food allergy diagnoses in England doubled in a decade, say researchers Imperial College London study also found that a third of people at risk of a severe reaction do not carry an EpiPen
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Calls to ban kitchen worktop material after link to incurable disease Experts have documented eight cases of silicosis in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Extreme ‘heat dome’ hitting Olympics ‘impossible’ without global heating Scorching temperatures in Mediterranean countries and north Africa already causing increase in premature deaths
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024 Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 ‘Supermodel granny’ drug could be secret to longer-life, scientists say While the findings are only in mice, it raises the possibility that the drugs could have a similar effect in humans
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 Night owls ‘sharper’ than morning people: How to be productive in the evening and still get enough sleep Research suggests nights owls perform better at cognitive tests – but whatever your bedtime, we all need to make sure we’re sleeping long enough.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024 Night owls’ cognitive function ‘superior’ to early risers, study suggests Research on 26,000 people found those who stay up late scored better on intelligence, reasoning and memory tests
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Chinese firm sought to use UK university links to access AI for possible military use Exclusive: Revelation of emails to Imperial College scientists comes amid growing concerns about security risk posed by academic tie-ups with China
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024 Scientists and artists create live art based on groundbreaking research The Great Exhibition Road Festival will see artists create paintings inspired by the work of Imperial College London scientists.