Is bitcoin mining wasteful?
The enormous use of energy used to mine cryptocurrencies is very contentious, but alternative methods pose too much of a security risk, says Michel Rauchs.
How drones can help to sell real estate
Real Estate and aerial photography go hand-in-glove. One of the most competitive areas of the rapidly expanding commercial UAV industry is real estate, and recent research has even shown that properties that feature aerial imaging in their marketing collateral generally sell between 20-30% more quickly than those that do not. In short, for Estate Agents, commercial drone operators are a dream…
Health staff ‘too stressed’ to deal with disasters
Increasing stress and a lack of motivation among healthcare staff could result in hospitals having to shut down in the wake of a major incident such as flooding or an earthquake, according to new research published in the journal Procedia Engineering.
Robocon 2018: Tech Day success in lead up to Cambridge robotics competition
A Technical Day was hosted at Hills Road Sixth Form College on Saturday (24th February) ahead of Robocon 2018, the most exciting robotics competition to take place in Cambridge. Robocon 2018, which is sponsored by Cheffins, includes 11 teams from schools across the region, who will put their robotics and engineering skills to the test on 14th and 15th April.
Join One Nucleus's Cambridge-based BioTuesday to discuss neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable conditions in which nerve cells gradually degenerate, or die, for reasons that are not yet understood. Neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Motor Neurone disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob and Multiple Sclerosis, many of which give rise to dementia.
Precision Printing Plates Ltd (PPP) announced as latest Bellissima DMS Trade Shop for the UK
Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, has today announced that Precision Printing Plates Ltd (PPP), is one of two approved trade shops for Bellissima DMS in the UK market.
A novel cabling solution for down hole electric submersible pumps in the oil and gas industry
TWI was contacted to assist in the Ceramotor project, designing and developing a new type of motor for electric submersible pumps. These down hole pumps are widely used in the oil and gas sector to boost productivity or de-water wells; however, the operating conditions create a number of challenges, including the joining of cables from the motor winding to appropriate terminals.
Cambridge wins £3.2million to develop one of the first autonomous shuttle services in the UK
Cambridge is on track to be the first city in the UK to have a ground-breaking autonomous shuttle service as part of its public transport network, after a successful bid for £3.2milllion of Government funding to develop trial vehicles.
Improve your online content with a one-day masterclass
If you’re making video content on your smartphone or video camera for your business website, YouTube or social media platforms, this one day masterclass on Thursday 8 March is for you.
PTP exhibits at NI Days 2017
The NI Days annual conference continues to be a flagship event for Product Technology Partners (PTP).
New firm challenges the business consultancy status quo
New Cambridge-based advisory firm brings decades of Big 4 Experience to contribute to regional Phenomenon.
Mills & Reeve wins 15th 'best company' award in a row
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has been named 56th in The Sunday Times 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' list for the 15th year running.
Price Bailey named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For 2018
Price Bailey is delighted to be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘Top 100 Companies to Work For’ in their 2018 survey.
Sanger Institute inspires Year 12 students to consider careers in STEM research
Selected Year 12 students from Long Road Sixth Form College, Hill Road Sixth Form College and Comberton Sixth Form were invited to attend a unique project day at the Sanger Institute, following the successful submission of a team application video.
EACH’s most popular fundraiser is coming to Huntingdon – and it’s better than ever before!
A children’s charity believes it has made its popular Colour Dash fundraiser even better as it brings the event to Huntingdon for the first time.
Geneva Motor Show: Magna offers unique expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing
Magna International helps shape future mobility across all areas of vehicle development and production
IT Governance launches webinar series to help organisations prepare for GDPR compliance
IT Governance, the leading provider of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance services and resources, is launching a webinar series to help organisations prepare for the Regulation.
A call for action from the Chamber to #PressforProgress
Join Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce to celebrate International Women’s Day at Peterborough Cathedral on Thursday 8 March.
Presentation essentials
Communication Coach Jon Torrens believes that you shouldn't get lost in all the usual presentation nonsense; instead, you should focus on the essentials.
Cambridge Science Festival: Top surgeons reveal the future of organ transplantation
Organ transplantation is a miracle of modern medicine and has saved thousands of lives. However, the nationwide shortage of suitable organs for transplanting is a major challenge. It is this challenge that has driven researchers in Cambridge and beyond to investigate new techniques and therapies for the future.
Students! It's time to make your online presence sparkle
Sookio's Director, Sue Keogh, was invited along by the Anglia Ruskin University Employability Service to talk to students about how they can inject a little sparkle into their online presence - and attract the attention of potential employers.
Third Light shortlisted for 'Business Weekly' Awards
Third Light is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Business Weekly Awards, in the Disruptive Technology category, having made it through from a highly competitive selection of entries.
Find your best form at half marathon expo
World-leading experts from the Sport and Exercise Science department at Anglia Ruskin University are offering runners top tips for nutrition and technique at the first ever Cambridge Half Marathon Expo, taking place this Saturday (3 March).
Domino introduces new Digital Printing UK sales team
Domino’s Digital Printing Solution division is introducing its new-look UK sales team following the recent announcement of Shane Dewar as Director for Digital Printing Solutions Europe.
Microgrids but not as we know them
At last a conference looking at microgrids reinvented...