Punctured lung affects almost one in 100 hospitalised COVID-19 patients
As many as one in 100 patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 develop a pneumothorax – a ‘punctured lung’ – according to a study led by Cambridge researchers.
Living Planet Report reveals 68% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970
Global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have declined by over two-thirds in less than half a century, due in large part to the same environmental destruction that is contributing to the emergence of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19, according to a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report released this week.
Birketts transfers some of its unused Apprenticeship Levy funding to support Feltwell Lodge Care Home
Birketts is delighted to announce that with the kind assistance of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnerships, it has been able to transfer some of its outstanding Apprenticeship Levy funds to support Norfolk-based Feltwell Lodge Care Home.
Podcast series looks into surgical safety
An MBA student at Cambridge Judge Business School, Taylor Ottesen (MBA 2019), is co-creator of a new podcast, Global Scalpels, that focuses on the five billion people around the world who lack access to safe and affordable surgery.
How CityFibre’s gigabit-capable broadband network will transform lives in Cambridge
We may be a nation suffering from Zoom fatigue, but if the last few months has shown us anything, it is just how important digital connectivity is.
Speechmatics and Nuix bring accurate any-context speech recognition to enterprise eDiscovery teams
Speechmatics, a UK leader in any-context speech recognition technology, today announces its partnership with Nuix, the creator of innovative software that transforms data into actionable intelligence. Together, Speechmatics and Nuix are bringing highly accurate, secure speech recognition technology to businesses through an end-to-end software solution.
EACH volunteers begin returning to their ‘new normal’
After months of uncertainty and concern, volunteers who support East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) are slowly beginning to resume activity.
KDP completes cable assembly project for leading inspection equipment supplier
KDP recently completed a cable assembly project for a leading supplier of inspection equipment. KDP was able to respond quickly and its expert in-house team provided a timely and quality result for the client.
KDP joins the Cambridge Network
KDP Electronic Systems Ltd is very excited to be joining The Cambridge Network and engaging with the vibrant business centre that is Cambridge.
PervasID and CribMaster introduce ‘the most accurate intelligent toolbox cabinet inventory and tracking solution’
PervasID, the fast-growing technology company that designs and supplies world-leading, passive (battery-free) RFID fixed reader systems for automating inventory tracking, today announces that its technology is being used by CribMaster, a division of Stanley Black & Decker, to introduce the world’s most accurate intelligent toolbox cabinet with in-built inventory and tool tracking capabilities.
Supporting the next generation of engineers through COVID
Nick Hill, CEO at Plextek, reflects on a tough time for school and university students and explains why he was determined to keep his commitment to engineering internships...
Report investigates catastrophe insurance
Higher insurance penetration usually speeds recovery from natural disasters, but not in the US due to a fragmented insurance market, says new report from the Centre for Risk Studies at Cambridge Judge Business School.
AI shows how hydrogen becomes a metal inside giant planets
Researchers have used a combination of AI and quantum mechanics to reveal how hydrogen gradually turns into a metal in giant planets.
Cambridge University to provide weekly coronavirus testing for students resident in colleges
The University of Cambridge is to offer all students living in college accommodation a weekly test for infection with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, even if they show no symptoms. While the testing of asymptomatic students is not national guidance, the University will be launching this programme as part of their ‘Stay Safe Cambridge Uni’ public health initiative.
JM and partners launch Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab (ESIL)
In partnership with Bazan and EDF Renewables, Johnson Matthey ( JM) is a proud to see the launch of the Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab (ESIL). Based in Israel, ESIL will support startups focusing on environmental protection and sustainability.
Evonetix and Analog Devices collaborate on third-generation DNA synthesis platform
Evonetix, the synthetic biology company developing a desktop platform for scalable, high-fidelity and rapid gene synthesis, today announced a collaboration with leading, global high-performance analog technology company, Analog Devices, Inc. The companies will work together on the advancement and commercial scale-up of Evonetix’s proprietary microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based silicon…
Why you should develop project management skills even if you aren’t a project manager – part 1
accentuate explores how Project Management skills are valuable in a wide range of work-related contexts.
Digital transformation in a legal department: how to get started?
There are many reasons why a corporate legal department might decide to embark on a digital transformation journey, and a number of different ways to navigate that journey once embarked upon. This article aims to explore a sensible approach to define that journey into manageable and achievable steps. It is extremely important to approach transformation projects with a powerful and far-reaching…
Beware the increase in cyber-attacks and data breaches
Breathe Technology warns of a real increase in cyber-attacks and data breaches, specifically affecting small to medium businesses and schools.
How Virtual Reality (VR) could shape the post-virus recovery
Dr Nigel Whittle, head of medical and healthcare at design and engineering consultancy Plextek, looks at the devastating effects of lockdown on mental health and considers the varying uses of VR technology in combatting the rise in anxiety, depression and feelings of hopelessness.
JM and KBR sign global strategic alliance for ammonia-methanol coproduction process
Johnson Matthey (JM), a leader in sustainable technologies, and KBR, (Houston, USA) announced today that they have signed a global strategic alliance agreement to license a ground-breaking ammonia-methanol coproduction process that combines the company’s market leading ammonia and methanol process technologies.
Scintacor interview with Chief Technical Officer - Andrew Lee
Scintacor's Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Andrew Lee answers some pertinent questions...
Is sleep deprivation affecting your workforce?
One in four adults reported sleep problems during lockdown. With the threat of regional lockdowns still in place, your team could be at risk of sleep deprivation.
Cancer drug can rebalance kidney function in a devastating genetic disease
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Zurich have discovered that a drug newly approved for cancer improves kidney dysfunction in a mouse model of Dent disease 2 and Lowe syndrome.
The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund launches today with £500,000
The Cambridge Building Society has today launched a charitable fund with initial funding from the Society of £500,000. The Fund is available for local groups, charities and organisations who need financial support with their work to tackle home and housing needs.