‘Magnetic graphene’ switches between insulator and conductor
Researchers have found that certain ultra-thin magnetic materials can switch from insulator to conductor under high pressure, a phenomenon that could be used in the development of next-generation electronics and memory storage devices.
Confronting the realities of climate change at Cambridge Science Festival
From fashion and farming to policy and individual choice, every aspect of our life is being affected by climate change – one of the most critical and pressing issues of our times.
Packed programme of events marks LGBT+ History Month 2019
Art, poetry and alternative archeology are among the highlights of LGBT+ History Month at the University of Cambridge and its Colleges.
'Noisy' gene atlas to help explain how plants survive environmental change
As parents of identical twins will tell you, they are never actually identical, even though they have the same genes. This is also true in the plant world. Now, new research by the University of Cambridge is helping to explain why ‘twin’ plants, with identical genes, grown in identical environments continue to display unique characteristics all of their own.
Cambridge team unveils winning ice structure
An impressive ice structure, built and designed by Cambridge students, has won first place in an international competition.
1851 Research Fellowships inspire exceptional scientists and engineers
Research fellowships awarded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 give promising scientists and engineers the opportunity for early independence and contribute to the knowledge base required for a healthy and innovative national culture.
Robotics-based competition inspires young minds
The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering recently played host to a space-themed robot games tournament, designed to spark children’s interest in real world issues and develop their technology skills.
Cambridge spin-out company wins £18m to fight Alzheimer's
Wren Therapeutics secures £18 million in funding to tackle protein misfolding diseases.
Heart disease risk begins in the womb, study in sheep suggests
Offspring whose mothers had a complicated pregnancy may be at greater risk of heart disease in later life, according to a new study in sheep. The research, led by a team at the University of Cambridge, suggests that our cards may be marked even before we are born.
Cambridge Science Festival returns for its 25th outing
The 2019 Cambridge Science Festival is set to host over 350 events as it explores a range of issues that affect today’s world, from challenges around climate change policy, improving safety and quality in healthcare, and adolescent mental health, to a look at what the next 25 years holds for us and whether quantum computers can change the world.
Brain training app improves users’ concentration, study shows
A new ‘brain training’ game designed by researchers at the University of Cambridge improves users’ concentration, according to new research published today. The scientists behind the venture say this could provide a welcome antidote to the daily distractions that we face in a busy world.
Cambridge researchers support world's largest air quality monitoring network in London
Cambridge researchers are using their expertise in air quality sensors to support the new Breathe London project launched by Mayor Sadiq Khan last week.
Recalling happy memories during adolescence can reduce risk of depression
Recalling positive events and experiences can help protect young people against depression in later life, suggests new research just published.
Cambridge joins EU partners in ten-million-euro proteomics project
The University of Cambridge has joined European partners in a major study of proteins which will shed light on the role played by biological systems in health and disease.
Public lecture series focuses on vision
How we see the world around us is crucial to our understanding of it. This year's Darwin College lecture series explores this topic, asking how we define colour, how animals adapt their eyesight to survive and how we perceive visual space.
Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk
Scientists have created the most comprehensive method yet to predict a woman’s risk of breast cancer, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The study, funded by Cancer Research, is published in Genetics in Medicine.
In tech we trust?
As machine learning systems become more complex and pervasive, Cambridge researchers believe it’s time for new thinking about new technology.
Cambridge engineer joins roadshow to encourage teenagers to embrace mathematics
Dr Hugh Hunt, Reader in Engineering Dynamics and Vibration at the University of Cambridge, has been inspiring teenagers with his love of engineering as part of an interactive lecture show currently touring the country.
Work starts on new home for University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory
Bouygues UK, one of the country’s leading construction companies, and the University of Cambridge, have marked the start of work on a new £300m state-of-the-art physics laboratory and a neighbouring shared facilities hub.
Beyond GDP: Cambridge research project explores new measures for the 21st century economy
Can we move beyond GDP? A research project at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge, has been launched with funding from LetterOne to develop better metrics of social and natural assets.
Automated phone calls may help patients to take medicines as prescribed, pilot study suggests
Remembering to take medication is vital for managing long term health conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or multiple conditions. Latest research from the University of Cambridge suggests that using interactive voice response (IVR) technology supports patients to take their medicine as prescribed.
Cambridge in the 2019 New Year Honours List
Members of collegiate Cambridge have been recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours List for outstanding contributions to society in Science, Education, Engineering and Art.
Carrying Tasers increases police use of force, study finds
Cambridge experiment with City of London police found that, while rarely deployed, just the presence of electroshock devices led to greater overall hostility in police-public interactions – an example of what researchers call the ‘weapons effect’.
3D-printed robot hand ‘plays’ the piano
Scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano by just moving its wrist. And while the robot is no virtuoso, it demonstrates just how challenging it is to replicate all the abilities of a human hand, and how much complex movement can still be achieved through design.
Civil Engineering team receives the IET award for Information Technology
The University of Cambridge took one of the top prizes at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Innovation Awards.