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#OnThisDay 1813: The discovery of iodine was announced. The discovery was made during the process of producing potassium nitrate for gunpowder and was made public in a meeting of the Imperial Institute of France
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βLook at how a single candle can both defy and define the darknessβ? - Anne Frank
Happy Chanukah to all #OurImperial students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating!
We wish you a season of peace and light π―οΈ?
#Chanukah
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Our experts are 'optimistic' about the possibility of tests for #LongCOVID.
A team led by Professor , are developing tests to look at antiviral immunity, with hopes that the research will help to find potential treatments for the condition. β¬οΈ?
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"Being able to rapidly estimate the transmissibility of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, including B.1.1.529 now known as Omicron, is critical for a timely response. "
Read more about this open source tool hereπ
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#OnThisDay 1701: Astronomer Anders Celsius was born. He developed the Celsius temperature scale which bears his name. π‘οΈ?
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Congratulations to our first ever Women in Tech Excellence award winners! π?π?π?
Jacqui Lipinski and Rachael Hayes were both given highly commended awards in their categories.
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In our latest podcast, our experts discuss the progress and shortcomings of #COP26.
Take a listen this evening π
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British soldiers injured in Afghanistan may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, early findings from the Imperial collaboration reveals.
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What do we know about the #NuVariant of #COVID19?
While researchers in South Africa and partners around the world (including Imperial) investigate, our experts , + share their analysis.
Read our Q&A π:
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Long duration storage could be the next big tech for decarbonising energy β and two Imperial companies, and , have just launched a collaboration to scale it up.
More here π: ow.ly/Y6cp50GVKjU
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βWe need to be alertβ¦ but it is not a time to panic,β? says Prof Peter Openshaw from Imperial College
He says the number of mutations which seem to be likely to change the virusβ behaviour is what is concerning about the new variant
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We're proud to have been awarded a #QueensAnniversaryPrize for our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I am proud to accept this honour, which is a fitting testament to the hard work of our entire community."
Congratulations to us all! π
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Our Report + Support tool is now available for any member of #OurImperial community to disclose unwelcome or unacceptable behaviour. We're here to support you in ensuring Imperial is a safe, welcoming space for everyone. #ImperialTogether
Find out more: ow.ly/HHCm50GWZJk
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Applications are now open for Presidential Scholarships for Black students.
Black Home undergraduate and postgraduate students can now apply for our scholarships which will cover the cost of your tuition fees.
Find out more and apply β¬οΈ?
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Solar Orbiter will not be visible to the naked eye, but telescope users may catch a quick look as it zips past Earth.
Will you be on the lookout tomorrow? π
Let us know if you're lucky enough to catch a glimpseπ€
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πDuring the #EarthFlyby, , must pass through clouds of space debris, making this manoeuvre the riskiest flyby yet.
π At the closest approach, the spacecraft will be around 460 km above our planet β only a few tens of km above the orbit of the !
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It's coming back! π
, carrying an magnetometer, returns to Earth tomorrow for a one time only flyby before starting its main mission to explore the Sun and its connection to space weather.
Watch a one minute summary as the events unfold π
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