A new antibody developed by @kingslsm.bsky.social scientists restricts the growth of aggressive breast cancers.
Latching onto cancer cells and drawing in immune cells, the antibody activates the immune system more powerfully than current treatments.
#ScienceAtKings @breastcancernow.bsky.social
Latching onto cancer cells and drawing in immune cells, the antibody activates the immune system more powerfully than current treatments.
#ScienceAtKings @breastcancernow.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A new antibody developed by @kingslsm.bsky.social scientists restricts the growth of aggressive breast cancers.
Latching onto cancer cells and drawing in immune cells, the antibody activates the immune system more powerfully than current treatments.
#ScienceAtKings @breastcancernow.bsky.social
Latching onto cancer cells and drawing in immune cells, the antibody activates the immune system more powerfully than current treatments.
#ScienceAtKings @breastcancernow.bsky.social
Smile like ewe mean it… toothpaste made from sheep’s wool could help repair teeth.
According to @kingsdentistry.bsky.social, keratin can be extracted from hair and wool to provide a cheap, sustainable and clinically-friendly replacement for enamel.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/toothpa...
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According to @kingsdentistry.bsky.social, keratin can be extracted from hair and wool to provide a cheap, sustainable and clinically-friendly replacement for enamel.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/toothpa...
#ScienceAtKings
August 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Smile like ewe mean it… toothpaste made from sheep’s wool could help repair teeth.
According to @kingsdentistry.bsky.social, keratin can be extracted from hair and wool to provide a cheap, sustainable and clinically-friendly replacement for enamel.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/toothpa...
#ScienceAtKings
According to @kingsdentistry.bsky.social, keratin can be extracted from hair and wool to provide a cheap, sustainable and clinically-friendly replacement for enamel.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/toothpa...
#ScienceAtKings
Living in an unequal society, regardless of individual wealth, can lead to structural changes in the brains of children.
#ScienceatKings #PopulationHealth
#ScienceatKings #PopulationHealth
Study links greater inequality to structural changes in children’s brains
Researchers say findings show inequality creates toxic environment and reducing it is ‘a public health imperative’
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September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Living in an unequal society, regardless of individual wealth, can lead to structural changes in the brains of children.
#ScienceatKings #PopulationHealth
#ScienceatKings #PopulationHealth
Nature's toughest material just had its super power revealed.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
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@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Nature's toughest material just had its super power revealed.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
Ever wondered how the solstice gets its name, or just how long the shortest day really is?
As we approach the longest night, Dr Shyam Balaji, researcher in astroparticle physics and cosmology @kingsnmes.bsky.social, explains more about this celestial phenomenon.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs 🧵⬇️
As we approach the longest night, Dr Shyam Balaji, researcher in astroparticle physics and cosmology @kingsnmes.bsky.social, explains more about this celestial phenomenon.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs 🧵⬇️
December 20, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Ever wondered how the solstice gets its name, or just how long the shortest day really is?
As we approach the longest night, Dr Shyam Balaji, researcher in astroparticle physics and cosmology @kingsnmes.bsky.social, explains more about this celestial phenomenon.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs 🧵⬇️
As we approach the longest night, Dr Shyam Balaji, researcher in astroparticle physics and cosmology @kingsnmes.bsky.social, explains more about this celestial phenomenon.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs 🧵⬇️
Last week we announced our new interdisciplinary Master’s in AI for Science, joined by AI and Digital Government Minister Feryal Clark MP.
Find out more about the Master’s, which is part of King’s major £45.5 million investment into science ⬇️
#ScienceAtKings #AI @feryalclark.bsky.social
Find out more about the Master’s, which is part of King’s major £45.5 million investment into science ⬇️
#ScienceAtKings #AI @feryalclark.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last week we announced our new interdisciplinary Master’s in AI for Science, joined by AI and Digital Government Minister Feryal Clark MP.
Find out more about the Master’s, which is part of King’s major £45.5 million investment into science ⬇️
#ScienceAtKings #AI @feryalclark.bsky.social
Find out more about the Master’s, which is part of King’s major £45.5 million investment into science ⬇️
#ScienceAtKings #AI @feryalclark.bsky.social
It’s #WorldQuantumDay and the perfect time to showcase King’s #quantum research.
2025 marks 100 years since the first quantum discovery and over the next few months we’ll share updates from King’s quantum research, events and academic insight.
#KingsQuantum #ScienceAtKings
2025 marks 100 years since the first quantum discovery and over the next few months we’ll share updates from King’s quantum research, events and academic insight.
#KingsQuantum #ScienceAtKings
April 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It’s #WorldQuantumDay and the perfect time to showcase King’s #quantum research.
2025 marks 100 years since the first quantum discovery and over the next few months we’ll share updates from King’s quantum research, events and academic insight.
#KingsQuantum #ScienceAtKings
2025 marks 100 years since the first quantum discovery and over the next few months we’ll share updates from King’s quantum research, events and academic insight.
#KingsQuantum #ScienceAtKings
A new drug developed by scientists at King’s College London boosts the effectiveness of chemotherapy – even in treatment resistant tumours.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Supported by @cancerresearchuk.org @ukri.org
#ScienceatKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Supported by @cancerresearchuk.org @ukri.org
#ScienceatKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A new drug developed by scientists at King’s College London boosts the effectiveness of chemotherapy – even in treatment resistant tumours.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Supported by @cancerresearchuk.org @ukri.org
#ScienceatKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Supported by @cancerresearchuk.org @ukri.org
#ScienceatKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
Did you know King’s is home to one of the largest tissue banks in the UK?
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes invites us into the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank – driving neuroscience research both in King’s and around the world.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #ScienceAtKings
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes invites us into the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank – driving neuroscience research both in King’s and around the world.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #ScienceAtKings
March 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Did you know King’s is home to one of the largest tissue banks in the UK?
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes invites us into the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank – driving neuroscience research both in King’s and around the world.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #ScienceAtKings
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes invites us into the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank – driving neuroscience research both in King’s and around the world.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #ScienceAtKings
Could AI help defeat one of medicine's most urgent threats?
Dr Tania Dottorini at @kingslsm.bsky.social is using advanced data science to understand why antimicrobial resistance emerges – and most importantly, how to stop it 👊
Read more here ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-tani...
#ScienceatKings
Dr Tania Dottorini at @kingslsm.bsky.social is using advanced data science to understand why antimicrobial resistance emerges – and most importantly, how to stop it 👊
Read more here ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-tani...
#ScienceatKings
March 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Could AI help defeat one of medicine's most urgent threats?
Dr Tania Dottorini at @kingslsm.bsky.social is using advanced data science to understand why antimicrobial resistance emerges – and most importantly, how to stop it 👊
Read more here ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-tani...
#ScienceatKings
Dr Tania Dottorini at @kingslsm.bsky.social is using advanced data science to understand why antimicrobial resistance emerges – and most importantly, how to stop it 👊
Read more here ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-tani...
#ScienceatKings
Have you ever considered the science behind snowflakes? Professor Carla Molteni, from @kingsnmes.bsky.social, is here with a flurry of frosty facts – answering whether all snowflakes are truly unique.
#KingsQs #ScienceAtKings #snowflakes #snow #ice #science #physics #weather
#KingsQs #ScienceAtKings #snowflakes #snow #ice #science #physics #weather
December 12, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Have you ever considered the science behind snowflakes? Professor Carla Molteni, from @kingsnmes.bsky.social, is here with a flurry of frosty facts – answering whether all snowflakes are truly unique.
#KingsQs #ScienceAtKings #snowflakes #snow #ice #science #physics #weather
#KingsQs #ScienceAtKings #snowflakes #snow #ice #science #physics #weather
One of the most prolific meteor showers, the #Leonids, peaks this week! Known for its fast and colourful meteors, Shyam Balaji, researcher in astroparticle physics and cosmology at @kingsnmes.bsky.social explains more about this spectacular event. 🧵⬇️
#KingsQs #ScienceatKings
#KingsQs #ScienceatKings
November 15, 2024 at 9:31 AM
One of the most prolific meteor showers, the #Leonids, peaks this week! Known for its fast and colourful meteors, Shyam Balaji, researcher in astroparticle physics and cosmology at @kingsnmes.bsky.social explains more about this spectacular event. 🧵⬇️
#KingsQs #ScienceatKings
#KingsQs #ScienceatKings
A patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles could replace traditional biopsies.
So how does it work? The nanoneedles extract molecular ‘fingerprints’ from cells, without removing or harming the tissue.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/tens-mi...
#ScienceAtKings
So how does it work? The nanoneedles extract molecular ‘fingerprints’ from cells, without removing or harming the tissue.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/tens-mi...
#ScienceAtKings
June 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles could replace traditional biopsies.
So how does it work? The nanoneedles extract molecular ‘fingerprints’ from cells, without removing or harming the tissue.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/tens-mi...
#ScienceAtKings
So how does it work? The nanoneedles extract molecular ‘fingerprints’ from cells, without removing or harming the tissue.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/tens-mi...
#ScienceAtKings
King’s quantum expertise drew international attention this week during a roundtable with the Norwegian Minister for Research and Higher Education, Sigrun Aasland.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/norwegi...
#ScienceAtKings
@kingsnmes.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/norwegi...
#ScienceAtKings
June 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
King’s quantum expertise drew international attention this week during a roundtable with the Norwegian Minister for Research and Higher Education, Sigrun Aasland.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/norwegi...
#ScienceAtKings
@kingsnmes.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/norwegi...
#ScienceAtKings
Physicists have captured the rare 'planetary parade' from the King’s observatory. 🔭
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Saturn were in alignment in the sky – something that won’t happen again for 15 years.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/physici...
#ScienceAtKings @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Saturn were in alignment in the sky – something that won’t happen again for 15 years.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/physici...
#ScienceAtKings @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Physicists capture rare 'planetary parade' at King's observatory
Alignment of planets captured from King's observatory at the Strand.
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Physicists have captured the rare 'planetary parade' from the King’s observatory. 🔭
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Saturn were in alignment in the sky – something that won’t happen again for 15 years.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/physici...
#ScienceAtKings @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Saturn were in alignment in the sky – something that won’t happen again for 15 years.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/physici...
#ScienceAtKings @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Dr David Burke's research into pathogen and viruses is driving pandemic preparedness and targeted vaccines.
He uses cutting-edge technology to reveal how genetics shape the structure and function of protein, essential in devising new treatments.
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-davi...
#ScienceAtKings
He uses cutting-edge technology to reveal how genetics shape the structure and function of protein, essential in devising new treatments.
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-davi...
#ScienceAtKings
October 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Dr David Burke's research into pathogen and viruses is driving pandemic preparedness and targeted vaccines.
He uses cutting-edge technology to reveal how genetics shape the structure and function of protein, essential in devising new treatments.
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-davi...
#ScienceAtKings
He uses cutting-edge technology to reveal how genetics shape the structure and function of protein, essential in devising new treatments.
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-davi...
#ScienceAtKings
Biological 'clocks' could be responsible for increased muscle loss with age in shift workers, according to new
@kingslsm.bsky.social research ⬇️
kcl.ac.uk/news/biologi...
#ScienceAtKings #shiftwork #circadianrhythms
@kingslsm.bsky.social research ⬇️
kcl.ac.uk/news/biologi...
#ScienceAtKings #shiftwork #circadianrhythms
Biological 'clocks' key to muscle health and accelerated ageing in shift workers
Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on ageing, according to new research.
kcl.ac.uk
May 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Biological 'clocks' could be responsible for increased muscle loss with age in shift workers, according to new
@kingslsm.bsky.social research ⬇️
kcl.ac.uk/news/biologi...
#ScienceAtKings #shiftwork #circadianrhythms
@kingslsm.bsky.social research ⬇️
kcl.ac.uk/news/biologi...
#ScienceAtKings #shiftwork #circadianrhythms
Professor Melanie Bailey is one of 20 new academic appointments made as part of a major investment in science at King’s.
Hear from Professor Bailey, who's exploring powerful ways to study cells and diagnose diseases.⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-profess...
#ScienceAtKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
Hear from Professor Bailey, who's exploring powerful ways to study cells and diagnose diseases.⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-profess...
#ScienceAtKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Professor Melanie Bailey is one of 20 new academic appointments made as part of a major investment in science at King’s.
Hear from Professor Bailey, who's exploring powerful ways to study cells and diagnose diseases.⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-profess...
#ScienceAtKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
Hear from Professor Bailey, who's exploring powerful ways to study cells and diagnose diseases.⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-profess...
#ScienceAtKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
Self-healing #potholes could pave the way for sustainable roads.
Joint research by kingsnmes.bksy.social, swanseauni.bsky.social and Google Cloud is tackling the UK’s £143 million pothole problem.
👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/self-healing-potholes-pave-the-way-for-more-sustainable-roads
#ScienceAtKings
Joint research by kingsnmes.bksy.social, swanseauni.bsky.social and Google Cloud is tackling the UK’s £143 million pothole problem.
👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/self-healing-potholes-pave-the-way-for-more-sustainable-roads
#ScienceAtKings
February 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Self-healing #potholes could pave the way for sustainable roads.
Joint research by kingsnmes.bksy.social, swanseauni.bsky.social and Google Cloud is tackling the UK’s £143 million pothole problem.
👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/self-healing-potholes-pave-the-way-for-more-sustainable-roads
#ScienceAtKings
Joint research by kingsnmes.bksy.social, swanseauni.bsky.social and Google Cloud is tackling the UK’s £143 million pothole problem.
👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/self-healing-potholes-pave-the-way-for-more-sustainable-roads
#ScienceAtKings
A flagship King's event celebrated #WomenInSTEMM ahead of #InternationalWomensDay.
Speaker Professor Stacy Johnson MBE reflected on strategies to improve representation and inclusion of women and girls across #STEMM.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/flagshi...
#ScienceAtKings
Speaker Professor Stacy Johnson MBE reflected on strategies to improve representation and inclusion of women and girls across #STEMM.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/flagshi...
#ScienceAtKings
Flagship event celebrates women in STEMM ahead of International Women's Day
Flagship event celebrates women in STEMM.
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A flagship King's event celebrated #WomenInSTEMM ahead of #InternationalWomensDay.
Speaker Professor Stacy Johnson MBE reflected on strategies to improve representation and inclusion of women and girls across #STEMM.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/flagshi...
#ScienceAtKings
Speaker Professor Stacy Johnson MBE reflected on strategies to improve representation and inclusion of women and girls across #STEMM.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/flagshi...
#ScienceAtKings
King’s is home to one of the UK's largest tissue banks, 'The London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank'.
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes explores this vital facility for the neuroscience community.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs @kingsioppn.bsky.social
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes explores this vital facility for the neuroscience community.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs @kingsioppn.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
King’s is home to one of the UK's largest tissue banks, 'The London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank'.
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes explores this vital facility for the neuroscience community.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs @kingsioppn.bsky.social
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Claire Troakes explores this vital facility for the neuroscience community.
#ScienceAtKings #KingsQs @kingsioppn.bsky.social
Congratulations to Dr Divyangana Rakesh, Lecturer in Neuroscience and Psychology, who is one of 15 scholars from across the globe selected to join the CIFAR Global Scholars program!
🔗 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/dr-divy...
@divyangana.bsky.social
#ScienceatKings #NextGenResearchers
🔗 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/dr-divy...
@divyangana.bsky.social
#ScienceatKings #NextGenResearchers
Dr Divyangana Rakesh joins CIFAR Global Scholars Program | King's College London
Dr Divyangana, Lecturer in Neuroscience and Psychology, is one of 15 scholars from across the globe selected to join the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Global Scholars program as part of their Next-Generation initiative.
www.kcl.ac.uk
May 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations to Dr Divyangana Rakesh, Lecturer in Neuroscience and Psychology, who is one of 15 scholars from across the globe selected to join the CIFAR Global Scholars program!
🔗 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/dr-divy...
@divyangana.bsky.social
#ScienceatKings #NextGenResearchers
🔗 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/dr-divy...
@divyangana.bsky.social
#ScienceatKings #NextGenResearchers
This weekend is the summer solstice! But why does the solstice happen? And just how many hours of daylight will we get? Here to delve into the astronomy behind the longest day is Dr Shyam Balaji, from @kingsnmes.bsky.social
📍 Science Gallery London
#ScienceAtKings @scigallerylon.bsky.social
📍 Science Gallery London
#ScienceAtKings @scigallerylon.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
This weekend is the summer solstice! But why does the solstice happen? And just how many hours of daylight will we get? Here to delve into the astronomy behind the longest day is Dr Shyam Balaji, from @kingsnmes.bsky.social
📍 Science Gallery London
#ScienceAtKings @scigallerylon.bsky.social
📍 Science Gallery London
#ScienceAtKings @scigallerylon.bsky.social
Look up! A rare planetary alignment will be visible after sunset tomorrow – 28 February – with up to six #planets on show.
Astroparticle physicist Dr Shyam Balaji @kingsnmes.bsky.social explains the science behind this incredible celestial event.
#ScienceAtKings
Astroparticle physicist Dr Shyam Balaji @kingsnmes.bsky.social explains the science behind this incredible celestial event.
#ScienceAtKings
February 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Look up! A rare planetary alignment will be visible after sunset tomorrow – 28 February – with up to six #planets on show.
Astroparticle physicist Dr Shyam Balaji @kingsnmes.bsky.social explains the science behind this incredible celestial event.
#ScienceAtKings
Astroparticle physicist Dr Shyam Balaji @kingsnmes.bsky.social explains the science behind this incredible celestial event.
#ScienceAtKings