Emilia Griffin

(By Federico Citterich on 9th August 2024) One of the world’s most pristine and remote environments must deal with the impacts of microbe-colonised microplastics that are threatening its ecological stability “The problem is that most of them are not even visible to the naked eye,” says Dr Maurizio Azzaro, Head of the Polar Sciences Department of the Italian National Research Council, while adjusting the microscope lenses.

(By Olive Bradshaw on 30th September 2024) The introduction of a new male contraceptive gel, now showing promise in phase two clinical trials, represents a significant departure from the limited male birth control options available today.

(By Emilia Griffin on 6th October 2024) Sound can paint a vibrant picture, especially in a habitat full of bird life. But some areas have varied environmental conditions, affecting biodiversity and our ability to measure biodiversity across a location. Until now. Imperial PhD candidate, Mili Ostojic, is deploying autonomous drones to capture the sounds of areas with variations in environmental conditions such as where deforestation is occurring.