Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Womb transplants for trans women ‘many years off’ – UK surgeon Professor Richard Smith, from Imperial College London, said ‘currently, there is not technical feasibility’. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
‘Transformative’ blood test can identify cause of fever in children in an hour Researchers hope it could help diagnose illnesses in youngsters faster, and tackle the overuse of antibiotics. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player Layana Sasieddine, the president of Imperial College London women’s football team, said the Lionesses have had a ‘major impact’ on grassroots teams. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
How These AI ‘smart Socks’ Help Dementia Patients The socks were invented after a collaboration project between Milbotix and the University of Exeter. Zenger · Aug 11, 2023
Almost nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their views – survey Concerns that ‘cancel culture’ is blighting universities appear unfounded, according to OfS report The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Jim Skea to take helm at IPCC as world enters crucial climate decade British professor elected chair of UN’s expert panel, which warned in March that 1.5C threshold could be hit in 10 years The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
William champions appeal to build centre tackling antimicrobial resistance The topic is said to be something William is very interested in and his new patronage sits alongside his role as president of the Royal Marsden. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
July heatwaves ‘would have been almost impossible without climate change’ They are now expected to occur every few years and will become hotter and more frequent as long as people keep burning fossil fuels, scientists said Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023
Same-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in macaque monkeys, study suggests Researchers say their findings challenge the beliefs of some that same-sex sexual behaviour is a rare behaviour in non-human animals. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Researchers Develop Heat-Resistant Drone To Aid Firefighters In Analyzing Danger Zones Heat-resistant 'FireDrone' developed to analyze danger zones in fires, providing crucial data for firefighters Zenger · Jun 29, 2023
British bats ‘can help identify coronaviruses with potential to infect humans’ The findings report the circulation of four species of coronaviruses, including two previously unknown ones, among the 16 UK bat species sampled. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Titanic submarine: 'Very difficult' to work out why vessel suddenly imploded killing 5 Professor Roderick Smith from Imperial College London says that as much debris as possible needs to be surfaced to determine the cause of the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023
Living near airports could raise risk of heart attacks, new study warns Research shows ‘evidence of a small increase in risk’ but further work is needed The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Residents near airports may be slightly more at risk from heart attacks – study Imperial College London researchers analysed hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases among residents under Heathrow’s flight paths.
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023 Top doctor at famous hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth dies aged 46 Dr Stephen Quinn, who was a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at St Mary's Hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth, has died aged 46 with tributes describing him as "incredibly kind"
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023 Self-propelling robot endoscope ‘could make bowel cancer screening comfortable’ Scientists have created a new type endoscope that is soft, flexible, and capable of extending and curling inside the body on its own.
Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2023 Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary virulence component in E. coli: Study This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.…
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023 Drug for hot flushes will transform menopause treatment, doctors say Experts predict US-approved fezolinetant can be a ‘blockbuster’ for thousands of women in the UK
Space · May 19, 2023 Scientists just grew a black hole disk in a lab to better understand how they feed Scientists have created a rotating disk of plasma in the lab that mimics the accretion disks that surround black holes, gradually feeding them and facilitating their growth.
LiveScience · May 18, 2023 Scientists grow swirling 'black hole rings' in the lab for the 1st time Scientists smashed plasma jets together to create artificial accretion disks that could help reveal how black holes grow.
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023 British households and firms cut enough peak-time energy use to power 10m homes Payments were given in scheme to reduce electricity consumption during periods of high demand to help avoid winter blackouts
Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023 New AI tool can 'spot cancer' where human doctors can't and could fast-track diagnosis Experts at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, the Institute of Cancer Research in London, and Imperial College London believe the tool can fast-track patients into treatment
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023 OPINION - The Leader podcast: ‘Air quality shouldn’t be political, it’s a health issue’ Research from Imperial College London suggests ‘air pollution is damaging at all stages of life’.
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023 Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.