Detailed genetic study provides most comprehensive map to date of breast cancer risk
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA ‘errors’ that increase an individual’s risk of developing the disease. The scientists involved say these errors may influence as many as 190 genes.
Cambridge in the 2020 New Year Honours List
Members of collegiate Cambridge have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to society.
Cambridge alumna is the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year
Cambridge alumna Ying Wan Loh has been announced Young Woman Engineer of the Year by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Online hate speech could be contained like a computer virus, say researchers
Artificial intelligence is being developed that will allow advisory "quarantining" of hate speech in a manner akin to malware filters – offering users a way to control exposure to "hateful content" without resorting to censorship.
Expedition finds tallest tree in the Amazon
"Giant trees like the ones we found are simply awe-inspiring, they remind us how amazing the Amazon rainforest is, and how important it is to preserve it."
Zero Carbon Hackathon encourages students to rethink material use in construction
Cambridge PhD students joined their peers from 10 European countries to participate in a ‘Zero Carbon Hackathon’ set up to find ways to tackle carbon emissions from cement manufacture.
Cambridge joins launch of Responsible Investment Network - Universities
Cambridge joins forces with the University of Edinburgh and St Anne’s College, Oxford to found a network with the vision of building a better world by aligning their investments with their missions, and using their endowments to benefit society and the environment.
Water common – yet scarce – in exoplanets
The most extensive survey of atmospheric chemical compositions of exoplanets to date has revealed trends that challenge current theories of planet formation and has implications for the search for water in the solar system and beyond.
UK researchers awarded £30m for global science project to better understand matter and antimatter
Cambridge researchers will receive funding as part of a £30m investment in the DUNE experiment, which has the potential to lead to profound changes in our understanding of the universe.
Motorcycle racer Guy Martin visits Cambridge ahead of his ‘great escape’
The Great Escape film is considered to show one of the most iconic motorcycle stunts in movie history. Now, nearly 60 years later, Cambridge engineer Dr Hugh Hunt helps motorcycle racer Guy Martin prepare to recreate the jump – with a little help from physics.
Smog-eating graphene composite reduces atmospheric pollution
An international group of scientists, including from the University of Cambridge, have developed a graphene composite that can ‘eat’ common atmospheric pollutants, and could be used as a coating on pavements or buildings.
Green-sky thinking for propulsion and power
A rapid way of turning ideas into new technologies in the aviation and power industries has been developed at Cambridge’s Whittle Laboratory.
Study highlights potential for ‘liquid health check’ to predict disease risk
Proteins in our blood could in future help provide a comprehensive ‘liquid health check’, assessing our health and predicting the likelihood that we will develop a range of diseases, according to research published in 'Nature Medicine'.
Labour plan to renationalise the UK energy networks is a bad idea, says Professor
Renationalising the UK energy system would not advance the country’s climate and energy goals, says Professor Michael Pollitt of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Cambridge observes one minute silence following London Bridge attack
A vigil and one minute silence will take place today at 11am outside the Guildhall, Cambridge, in honour of Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones, who died in the incident near London Bridge on Friday.
Wayve unveils self-driving car trials in central London
Wayve secures $20M funding to facilitate autonomous vehicle trials in one of the world’s busiest cities.
Cambridge Zero: the University's ambitious new climate initiative
If we are to avert a climate disaster, we must sharply reduce our emissions, starting today. Cambridge Zero, the University's ambitious new climate initiative, will generate ideas and innovations to help shape a sustainable future - and equip future generations of leaders with the skills to navigate the global challenges of the coming decades.
Cambridge engineers reveal what it takes to be an inventor
Cambridge engineers whose inventions have had a lasting impact on society have featured in a new book titled 'The Life Scientific: Inventors'.
Scientists bring to light the secrets of a nanomaterial that is both twisted and untwisted at the same time
A new nanomaterial developed by scientists at the University of Bath and University of Cambridge could solve a conundrum faced by scientists probing some of the most promising types of future pharmaceuticals.
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership launches Accelerator to support entrepreneurs and help SMEs push boundaries in sustainability
A new business Accelerator launched by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership will help local and regional entrepreneurs, SMEs and startups tackle the challenges of a transition to a sustainable economy.
Wind more effective than cold air at cooling rooms naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in a series of experiments by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Hitachi and Cambridge renew 30 year research partnership
The University of Cambridge and Hitachi Ltd have announced that they have signed a new agreement to continue and grow their long-standing relationship through the Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory (HCL), part of the European R&D Centre of Hitachi Europe Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi.
Visualising heat flow in bamboo could help design more energy-efficient and fire-safe buildings
Modified natural materials will be an essential component of a sustainable future, but first a detailed understanding of their properties is needed. The way heat flows across bamboo cell walls has been mapped using advanced scanning thermal microscopy, providing a new understanding of how variations in thermal conductivity are linked to the bamboo’s elegant structure.
‘Messy’ production of perovskite material increases solar cell efficiency
Scientists at the University of Cambridge studying perovskite materials for next-generation solar cells and flexible LEDs have discovered that they can be more efficient when their chemical compositions are less ordered, vastly simplifying production processes and lowering cost.
Cambridge University leads new research to create national measures for wellbeing
Researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Bennett Institute for Public Policy, partnering with the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, have launched a major new project to offer central and local government a set of simple, practical, and evidence-informed measures for wellbeing.