Gaia satellite and amateur astronomers spot one in a billion star
The Gaia satellite has discovered a unique binary system where one star is ‘eating’ the other, but neither star has any hydrogen, the most common element in the Universe. The system could be an important tool for understanding how binary stars might explode at the end of their lives.
More visitors to Cambridgeshire in 2014 as UK enjoys a record tourism year
International tourists spent £354 million in Cambridgeshire in 2014, up 22 per cent from 2013, new analysis has revealed. There were 560,000 visits to the county in 2014, an increase of 5,000 visits from 2013.
The age of career diversification: it’s time to future proof your career
For some industries, it’s currently a time of rough waters. In the oil industry, many have found themselves on ‘eight weeks’ notice’ and are unable to find work. In the farming industry, 50% of farmers are having to find other sources of income. It’s a time to be clever, and think long term, or risk getting left behind.
Culinary treats are recipe for successful client event
Guests at a recent Client Event organised by Conference Cambridge as a thank you, were treated to a range of culinary delights including a chocolate-making demonstration, a canapé masterclass, a cocktail tutorial and cheese and port tasting.
C3’s lone worker solution proves popular at CIH 2015
Lookout Call, C3’s award-winning lone worker safety product, enthused delegates at last month’s annual Chartered Institute of Housing conference in Manchester.
Strategic hires to drive forward technology and efficiency at Ieso Digital Health
Heavyweight hires at digitally-enabled mental health therapy company Ieso Digital Health are positioning the firm for rapid growth as it rolls out a global commercial programme.
St John's Innovation Centre tenant spotlight: Dr Rosemary Francis, Founder CEO of Ellexus
Dr Rosemary Francis, CEO of Ellexus Ltd, spoke to St John’s Innovation Centre, the regional Centre of excellence supporting high growth businesses, about her role in developing Ellexus from a small start-up to an established, growing business.
Cambridge Consultants breakthrough means 'diagnostics on demand'
Cambridge Consultants' inkjet printing innovation opens the door to instant personalised health testing.
Addenbrooke's suffers major flooding incident
A Cambridge University Hospitals spokesperson said: “Following heavy rain last night, we have declared a major incident [at Addenbrooke's] because flooding is affecting the areas where we sterilise theatre equipment.
Cambridge scientists showcase research in Parliament
A University of Cambridge spin-out which developed a ground-breaking method for drug discovery this week showcased its work in Parliament, as part of a national campaign run by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics.
The British Academy welcomes new Fellows for 2015
Seven Cambridge academics have been elected to the fellowship of the British Academy in recognition of their outstanding research.
Another honour for CW Deputy Chairman
Professor William Webb has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree by The University of Southampton in recognition of his outstanding international contributions in the field of engineering.
Five summer marketing tips to put you ahead of your competition
Although businesses don’t close during the summer, so much seems to get put on hold. Here are Spirus’ top tips for summer success.
Nanolitre liquid transfers with Tecan’s Freedom EVO
Researchers at Germany's University of Konstanz have established an innovative technique to allow more cost-effective screening of small molecules.
Cambridge Regional College offers vocational education to 14 year-olds
Cambridge Regional College is opening its doors to students from the age of 14. The college has been given the go-ahead by the Education Funding Agency and the CRC Governing Body to take 14 year-olds full-time from September.
The dismal science
The Scientific Alliance explains why economics is of limited use for environmental issues.
Illumina introduces Illumina SeqLab
Illumina, Inc. has announced the launch of Illumina SeqLab, an integrated solution for customers with HiSeq X™ Systems to enable large-scale human whole-genome sequencing operations.
New study reveals improved way to interpret high-throughput biological data
A recent study by researchers at The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) and Jagiellonian University reveals a novel workflow, identifying associations between molecules to provide insights into cellular metabolism and gene expression in complex biological systems.
Reservoir supports national civil engineering campaign
Abberton Reservoir near Colchester is supporting a national campaign to raise the profile of civil engineering.
Swavesey students win science equipment for school
A team of pupils from Swavesey Village College has won £1000 of new key stage 3 science equipment for their school in Michell Instruments’ second science and technology competition for year 7 and 8 students in Cambridgeshire.
Minimal maintenance means low-lifetime cost for Michell’s latest QCM analyzer
Michell Instruments has launched its new trace moisture analyzer – the QMA401 – featuring the latest generation of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensor and designed to provide consistently accurate measurements of trace moisture.
Free introductory webinar into using market intelligence software
AMI Software invites professionals to learn how to power their decision-making through insight, and see how their software is used.
CSR and SK Telecom launch world’s first Smart Lighting Beacon with CSRmesh®
CSR plc has announced that its CSRmesh® technology has been used by SK Telecom to enable the world’s first range of smart LED lightbulbs which also function as Bluetooth® Smart beacons networked together using CSRmesh.
Leading vehicle manufacturer optimises operational processes with Ubisense Smart Factory
Ubisense Group plc, a leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, announced that Magna Steyr has selected Smart Factory for its primary vehicle manufacturing plant in Graz, Austria, where it assembles the MINI Countryman, MINI Paceman, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Peugeot RCZ.
Anglia Ruskin students’ charities receive £8,000
Four charities chosen by Anglia Ruskin University students have received a share of £8,000 generated by responses to satisfaction surveys.