Ayahuasca-derived treatment shows lasting antidepressant effects in Imperial-led clinical trial
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Air pollution causes ant aggression
Exposure to air pollution caused ants to show aggressive behaviour and even abandon their young.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Held annually on February 11th and implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, this initiative promotes full and equal participation and recognition of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. About the event
Experimental Astrobiology
How scientists are getting closer to unlocking the recipe for life beyond Earth.
Behind Imperial's Names
What are the stories behind the scientists, statesmen and engineers Imperial is named for?
Policy in a Strange Land
UK Government policy and our reality online in an age of AI.
Cow Tools
A cow in Austria is challenging traditional notions of animal intelligence.
Imperial and World Economic Forum to collaborate in AI innovation centre
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Imperial launches Centre for Intestinal Systems
A UK-wide collaborative hub for human gut and microbiome research.
Monkey Business
Imperial study identifies patterns in same-sex sexual behaviour in primates.
Concrete is evolving beyond its grey reputation
Concrete is everywhere: from roads, to skyscrapers, to the foundations of the building you may be reading this in. It is the most used material in the world with 150 tons used every second worldwide – that’s about 14 trillion meters cubed per year! Concrete is a composite material, mostly
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