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The total number of adults living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million, according to new Imperial-led research. The authors say there is an urgent need to improve early detection and effective treatment of diabetes in lowand middle-income countries (LMICs), where cases have drastically increased since 1990.

Nano-scale changes in structure can help optimise ion exchange membranes for use in devices such as flow batteries. Research that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes has been published in Nature * by researchers at Imperial, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions.

The Zero Malaria Experience is an immersive and interactive installation using Imperial research showing a 'toolbox' of scientific innovations.

Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From a promising route to reducing brain injury risk in stent surgery, to a new way to probe the mysteries of quantum entanglement, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial.

Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From cheating sparrows to plant defences and award winning computer scientists, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial.

A new AI model can predict patients' risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust believe their work, published today in Lancet Digital Health, could be used in the NHS within five years.

Almost three quarters of the UK public are in favour of a higher tax on unhealthy foods. According to a new survey, 72% of the UK public are in favour of a higher tax on unhealthy foods if the money raised was directly used to make healthy food more affordable, according to findings from an Imperial College Business School report.

Almost three quarters of the UK public are in favour of a higher tax on unhealthy foods. According to a new survey, 72% of the UK public are in favour of a higher tax on unhealthy foods if the money raised was directly used to make healthy food more affordable, according to findings from an Imperial College Business School report.

Almost three quarters of the UK public are in favour of a higher tax on unhealthy foods. According to a new survey, 72% of the UK public are in favour of a higher tax on unhealthy foods if the money raised was directly used to make healthy food more affordable, according to findings from an Imperial College Business School report.

Researchers will explore the potential for psilocybin therapy in drug recovery as part of a landmark trial.

Surface residues pose the main risk, possibly heightened by fast turnarounds There is no evidence for the commonly held belief that nut allergens can be spread through aircraft ventilation systems, s

Temporarily exceeding global temperature rise of 1.5°C likely to come with long-term consequences, according to a new study.

A major new research hub will focus on identifying and visualising cancer using optical, acoustic and photoacoustic imaging.

Two Imperial-led projects aimed at improving cancer diagnosis have been funded as part of a UK government drive to improve cancer care.

Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From a report on biometric data collection to the invasion tactics of the potato blight pathogen, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial.

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.

Researchers extend study on exploring markers associated with Alzheimer's disease thanks to an exceptional donation from Gates Ventures. A research team at Imperial College London, led by Professor Lefkos Middleton has received a philanthropic gift from Gates Ventures to pursue a three-year research programme aimed at uncovering risk factors and markers of Alzheimer's disease.

The first meta-analysis of its kind has shown that older adults experiencing dizziness are significantly more likely to fall in future.

Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From academic awards to subatomic particles,  here's some quick-read news from across Imperial.

In advance of World Sepsis Day, Imperial and MicrosensDx announce a collaboration to develop a more effective test for the devastating disease.

Imperial spinout Dosium is working with the NHS to roll out a clinical decision support tool that provides dosage guidance to increase patient safety.

UK researchers have begun designing a new device to detect elusive dark matter particles thought to make up 85% of the mass of the Universe.

The WHO has declared current Mpox outbreaks are of 'International Concern', but how does the situation differ from previous public health emergencies?

Newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa could be reduced by nationally scaling up in-country technologies, a review of 32 years' research has found. The review , led by Imperial College London's Professor Hippolite Amadi , argues that Nigeria's own discoveries and technological advancements of the past three decades have been "abandoned" by policymakers.

Newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa could be reduced by nationally scaling up in-country technologies, a review of 32 years' research has found. The review , led by Imperial College London's Professor Hippolite Amadi , argues that Nigeria's own discoveries and technological advancements of the past three decades have been "abandoned" by policymakers.

Four Imperial scientists have won prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants to develop their research concepts.