Why it is time for developers to take another look at accessible housing
New research by Papworth Trust and Habinteg highlights the hidden housing market for 1.8m disabled people.
Short story success for Anglia Ruskin academic
Anglia Ruskin University academic Dr Helen Marshall has won a prestigious short story prize judged and sponsored by American socialite and writer Gloria Vanderbilt.
One hour of moderate activity is needed to offset the harmful effects of sitting at a desk
Some of the most compelling research has just been published in The Lancet, indicating that the risk of premature death increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours a day and do low amounts of exercise.
Leading manufacturer MW Luxury Packaging appoints Onespacemedia
Onespacemedia has been appointed by global packaging manufacturer MW Luxury Packaging to create a responsive marketing website to generate leads and showcase the company’s extensive best-in-class portfolio.
Cambridge Science Centre launches COSMOS – an innovative way to bring science into your home
Since opening its doors in 2013, Cambridge Science Centre has been an extremely popular destination for a fun day out and has welcomed over 120,000 parents and children from Cambridge and beyond. As it launches a new online programme - COSMOS Kids - to enable visitors to take science home with them, the charity seeks support from local businesses. Join in to benefit from the scheme while…
Insignis features in Cambridge Business Magazine
Jenny Chapman interviews Insignis CEO Giles Hutson for Cambridge Business Magazine
New karyogram display improves Sapientia for clinical diagnosis
Workflow and data visualisation features for Congenica's interpretation platform support whole exome sequencing.
Carbon dioxide can be stored underground safely for longer, say researchers
A study of natural-occurring 100,000 year-old CO2 reservoirs shows no significant corroding of ‘cap rock’, suggesting the greenhouse gas hasn’t leaked back out - one of the main concerns with greenhouse gas reduction proposal of carbon capture and storage.
An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting
The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day – whether at work, home or commuting – can be eliminated with an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to a study from an international team of researchers.
Dolomite lends a helping hand to synthetic biology research
Dolomite microfluidic chips are helping researchers from the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) to develop novel enzymes capable of polymerising synthetic nucleotides.
#C2C4TTT: Cycling to help The Turbo Trust provide independent mobility to others
Axiom-e's Ken Dickson will soon be doing his 2016 Cycle Challenge. As well as enjoying the scenery along Hadrian's Cycleway, Ken will be raising awareness of Dragonmobility's specialised powerchairs while raising funds for local charity The Turbo Trust.
Work experience project sees Cambridge school students pitch and design life-saving app
Six 15 and 16 year-olds from schools across the region spent two weeks working with scientists and engineers at PA Consulting Group's Cambridge Technology Centre in Melbourn.
Nick gears up for 100-mile charity bike ride in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Nick Culley, senior managing consultant at Pure's Cambridge office, will be tackling the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 this weekend to raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC).
RiverRhee new course: 'The First Steps in Selling' - launches 21st September
Are you a business developer or scientist responsible for negotiating sales for your scientific company’s products and services? Could you do with some help in knowing how to go about this?
The answer is nuclear
Nuclear energy offers the best hope for a low-carbon future, asserts The Scientific Alliance.
JDR showcases new high-voltage cable at technology day
JDR, the leading UK based supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the offshore energy industry, has unveiled its new high-voltage inter-array cable and accessories at its latest customer technology day.
novahub appointed WiFi provider for Cambridge Folk Festival
Cambridge-based enhanced connectivity solutions provider novahub has been appointed as the WiFi provider for the 2016 Cambridge Folk Festival by organisers Cambridge Live.
Builders get on their bikes to raise funds for the Hospice they’re building!
Two of the building contractors who have been involved with the construction of Arthur Rank Hospice’s new state-of-the-art home will be swapping steel toe-capped boots and hard hats for pedal clips and cycling helmets as they take on the Prudential RideLondon 100 mile bike ride this weekend.
Four tips for IP savvy VCs
Many IP-savvy venture capitalists (VCs) know from experience that valuation depends on a company’s intellectual property (IP) - that is, its patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Pengower Ltd achieves Cyber Essentials certification with DIY packaged solution
IT Governance, the cyber security consultancy firm and CREST-accredited certification body, has helped Cloud application designer and developer Pengower Ltd, achieve certification to the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.
Studio 24 ranked in the UK's top 50 independent agencies
Yesterday the Studio 24 team waited with bated breath as The Drum published its Independent Agencies Census for 2016, benchmarking the UK's independent agency sector.
ARM Q2 sterling revenues up 17 per cent
Cambridge chip architect ARM Holdings has hoisted Q2 revenues by 17 per cent to £267.6 million and pre-tax profits by five per cent to £130.1m.
Cambridge Regional College sponsors Cambridge B2B 2016
Cambridge Regional College is sponsoring one of the region’s biggest business to business networking events – the Cambridge B2B exhibition 2016.
IDTechEx helps to put the Tesla gigafactory into context
Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of analysts IDTechEx, was interviewed yesterday (Weds 27 July) by BBC Television World News in a live programme transmitted worldwide. The subject was the opening of the Tesla battery gigafactory, billed as the world's largest factory building.
Qualcomm and Lear sign commercial wireless electric vehicle charging licence agreement
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, announced that they have entered into a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) licence agreement.