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Study describes a tabletop source of bright, coherent X-rays It could become simpler and cheaper to produce tightly focused beams of high-energy X-rays, according to study Producing tightly focused beams of high energy X-rays, to examine everything from molecular structures to the integrity of aircraft wings, could become simpler and cheaper according to new research.

Swine flu variant linked to fatal cases might have disabled the clearing mechanism of lungs, study suggests A variant of last year's pandemic influenza linked to fatal cases carried a mutation that enabled it to infect a different subset of cells lining the airway, according to new research. A variant of last year's pandemic influenza linked to fatal cases carried a mutation that enabled it to infect a different subset of cells lining the airway, according to new research.

Malarial mosquitoes are evolving into new species, say Imperial researchers Studies show that two strains of malarial mosquito have substanial genetic differences - News release Two strains of the type of mosquito responsible for the majority of malaria transmission in Africa have evolved such substantial genetic differences that they are becoming different species, according to researchers behind two new studies published today .

The Sun's activity has recently affected the Earth's atmosphere and climate in unexpected ways, according to a new study published today in the journal Nature . The study, by researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Colorado, shows that a decline in the Sun's activity does not always mean that the Earth becomes cooler.

Study sheds new light on how the Sun affects the Earth's climate New study reveals that Sun's activity has recently affected the Earth's atmosphere and climate in unexpected ways The Sun's activity has recently affected the Earth's atmosphere and climate in unexpected ways, according to a new study published today in the journal Nature .

Brain chemical finding could open door to new schizophrenia drugs New research has linked psychosis with an abnormal relationship between two signalling chemicals in the brain. Thursday 30 September 2010 New research has linked psychosis with an abnormal relationship between two signalling chemicals in the brain.

Spray-on haute couture unveiled at Science in Style Fashion Show Imperial and Fabrican Ltd celebrate design-led technology at the College - News Tuesday 21 September 2010 By Colin Smith A collection of spray-on haute couture was showcased yesterday at a fashion show at Imperial College London. More than 300 key figures from industry, academia, fashion and the media came to the College to see Dr Manel Torres , Spanish fashion designer and academic visitor at Imperial, unveil his 2011 Spring/Summer Collection at the Science in Style Fashion Show.

Key genetic players in diabetes identified Scientists have discovered a network of genes for type 1 diabetes and identified a key player that controls the network. Adapted from a media release issued by the Medical Research Council Wednesday 8 September 2010 Scientists have discovered a network of genes for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and identified a key player that controls the network.

Sex differences determined not simply by gender Scientists have uncovered an inherent difference in the way the genes of males or females can be "switched off" or silenced in the body's developing immune system. Adapted from a media release issued by the Medical Research Council Monday 13 September 2010 Researchers at Imperial College London have uncovered an inherent difference in the way the genes of males or females can be "switched off" or silenced in the body's developing immune system.

All kitted out and raring to go Scientists showcase state-of-the-art science vehicles and gear on the eve of record-breaking Antarctic expedition ? News Release Wednesday 8 September 2010 By Colin Smith Six-wheel drive mobile laboratories, a biofuelled ice vehicle that glides on skis, and the latest in wireless mobile sensors are on display today at Imperial College London, as a team of explorers and scientists makes final preparations for a record-breaking 3,600 mile scientific expedition across Antarctica, the driest and coldest continent on Earth.

Protecting the lungs against "collateral damage" from the immune system A new study has provided fresh insights into how immune responses can cause damage in conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Adapted from a media release issued by the Wellcome Trust Thursday 2 September 2010 A study published online today shows how our bodies try to minimise potential 'collateral damage' caused by our immune system when fighting infection.

Researchers describe how to carry out the first experimental test of string theory in a paper published tomorrow in Physical Review Letters . String theory was originally developed to describe the fundamental particles and forces that make up our universe. The new research, led by a team from Imperial College London, describes the unexpected discovery that string theory also seems to predict the behaviour of entangled quantum particles.

Researchers discover how to conduct first test of 'untestable' string theory New study presents unexpected discovery that string theory may predict the behaviour of entangled quantum particles Researchers describe how to carry out the first experimental test of string theory in a paper published tomorrow in Physical Review Letters .

Study uncovers genetic origins of rare kidney disease A rare form of kidney disease linked to a genetic mutation in the innate immune system has been identified by researchers at Imperial College London and University College London (UCL). Adapted from a media release issued by the Wellcome Trust Thursday 26 August 2010 A rare form of kidney disease linked to a genetic mutation in the innate immune system has been identified by researchers at Imperial College London and University College London (UCL) .

A versatile, clean and efficient way to enhance widespread application of carbon nanotubes Scaling up the process for modifying carbon nanotubes will help tailor the tubes for applications at industrial levels, according to new study - News Wednesday 25 August 2010 Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a versatile, practical and efficient method for activating sites on the surface of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and subsequently binding a wide range of molecules to them.

High speed beams, heaps of excitement and hunting the Higgs boson Imperial physicist talks about working at Fermilab and the Large Hadron Collider - News Thursday 19 August 2010 By Lucy Goodchild If looking for the elusive Higgs boson particle is like searching for a needle in a haystack, research published last month has made the haystack smaller.

Free statins with fast food could neutralise heart risk Imperial researchers suggest that cholesterol-lowering drugs could be provided alongside ketchup and salt. Fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can neutralise the heart disease dangers of fatty food, researchers at Imperial College London suggest in a new study published this week.

Genetic differences that make some people susceptible to meningitis revealed Study of over 6,000 people finds differences in natural defences leave some unable to defend against meningococcal bacteria Genetic differences that make some people susceptible to developing meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, and others naturally immune, are revealed in a new study of over 6,000 people, published today.

Ancient blob-like creature of the deep revealed by scientists 3D model breathes new life into extinct ancient creature of the deep A unique blob-like creature that lived in the ocean approximately 425 million years ago is revealed in a 3D computer model in research published today in the journal Biology Letters.

Mountain marmots made bigger by climate change, says new study Marmots are waking up earlier from hibernation because of longer summers - News Release Longer summers are causing large mountain rodents called marmots to grow larger and get better at surviving, according to a 33-year study . The research, carried out by scientists at Imperial College London and collaborators in the UK and USA, looked at a population of yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris), which are large ground-dwelling 'squirrels' that live at around 3000 metres in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.