Research
Planting trees in the Arctic could make global warming worse, not better, say scientists
Tree planting has been widely touted as a cost-effective way of reducing global warming, due to trees’ ability to store large quantities of carbon from the atmosphere. ...
ARU is investigating link between fat and cancer
New research is being funded by US-based charity Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Human immune system is ‘ready to go’ long before birth
By creating the first spatial atlas of the developing human thymus, a vital organ that trains immune cells to protect against infections and cancer, scientists have discovered that the foundation for lifelong immunity is established earlier than previously thought. ...
impulse 2025 - the entrepreneurship programme for innovators is now open for applications
impulse is an action-learning programme designed to catalyse the development of high-potential innovation into commercial propositions, guided by experienced entrepreneurs and mentors from the Cambridge innovation cluster. The 3-month hybrid programme – which runs from ...
Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humans
The first ‘blueprint’ of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth. ...
Study finds nature can help with integration in UK
Results show benefits and barriers for migrants accessing the natural environment. ...
The Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowship Programme is open for applications
We are inviting you to apply for one of two transformative fellowship streams in this pioneering initiative. ...
Mapping 1.6 million gut cells to find new ways to treat disease
By combining 25 datasets, researchers have created the largest cohesive cell atlas of the human gut and uncovered a new way that stomach cells may play a role in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. ...
Study finds 90% of drink spiking goes unreported
Research was carried out by the charity Drinkaware and forensics experts at ARU.
The future of digital transformation - new white paper from Jason Mashinchi
Read about the AI revolution empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive growth, efficiency, and lasting resilience in a rapidly evolving economy. ...