Atmospheric answers
Decades-long Uranus mystery solved
Uranus’s upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades – and now scientists have shown why.
Stories written by Hayley Dunning
News in brief
Stent surgery and quantum entanglement: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Ageing in isolation
No incentive for older birds to make new friends
Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear. New research suggests they may just have no drive to.
News in brief
Cheating sparrows and plant defences: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
News in brief
Space probe proposal and climate research funding: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
American honour
Anaesthetics expert elected to US National Academy of Medicine
Professor Nick Franks has been elected as an International Member of the US National Academy of Medicine.
Climate consequences
Reversing global warming as part of a climate overshoot likely to be difficult
Temporarily exceeding global temperature rise of 1.5°C likely to come with long-term consequences, according to a new study.
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Pond problems
Hampstead Heath ponds where dogs swim contaminated with pesticides
Most dog owners didn’t know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.
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News in brief
Biometric data concerns and potato blight insights: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Bird biodiversity
True global impact of human-driven bird extinctions far greater than expected
The ongoing loss of bird species is likely to have severe knock-on effects as their unique roles in ecosystems are not fulfilled, shows a new study.
