Scientists discover how epigenetic information could be inherited
New research reveals a potential way for how parents’ experiences could be passed to their offspring’s genes. The research has been published in the journal Science.New research reveals a potential way for how parents’ experiences could be passed to their offspring’s genes. The research has been published in the journal Science.
New Principal for Homerton College
Professor Geoffrey Ward, currently Vice Principal of Royal Holloway College, University of London, will become Homerton’s next Principal on 1st October succeeding Dr. Kate Pretty.
CASTEP achieves $30 million in sales
A software tool which uses quantum mechanics to allow designers to predict the properties of materials has reached the commercial milestone of $30 million in sales.
Graphene: Taking the wonder-stuff from dream to reality
A centre for research on graphene, a material which has the potential to revolutionise numerous industries, ranging from healthcare to electronics, is to be created at the University of Cambridge. The University has been a hub for graphene engineering from the very start and now aims to make this “wonder material” work in real-life applications.
Experts believe plain packaging of tobacco products would cut smoking
Experts believe that plain packaging of tobacco products would cut smoking, a new study has found.
How do smallholder farmers fit into the big picture of world food production?
Worldwide 500 million smallholder farmers support a total of 2 billion people. A debate taking place in London next Monday (28 January) will put these producers at the centre of a discussion about ways to develop an agricultural model that will sustainably feed a growing population.
Intel wishes Stephen Hawking a microscopic 'Happy Birthday'
Professor Stephen Hawking has been presented with a special and unique birthday present by Intel.
Four-stranded ‘quadruple helix’ DNA structure proven to exist in human cells
A new discovery by Cambridge researchers opens up possibilities for a new generation of targeted therapies for cancer.
'The next 5 billion: life in our new connected age'
Three public lectures and a concluding symposium next week will feature speaker Eric Schmidt, Chairman of Google. The first of these free lectures, looking at technologies that may transform the next 5 billion years, takes place at Lady Mitchell Hall next Monday (28 January) at 5pm.
Mathematical breakthrough sets out rules for more effective teleportation
New protocol advances solutions for more efficient teleportation - the transport of quantum information at the speed of light.
Cambridge collaboration for global ICT company
An historic collaboration has been announced between Cambridge University's Department of Engineering and leading global ICT company Huawei.
Lord Williams of Oystermouth admitted as Master of Magdalene College
The President of the College admitted Lord Williams as Master of St Mary Magdalene College during a short ceremony yesterday (Thurs), witnessed by the Fellows, Junior Members and staff of the College.
Entries encouraged for Peterhouse Essay Prizes
There’s still time to enter the 2013 Peterhouse Essay Competitions, open to all Year 12 or Lower Sixth students at school in the UK.
Dr Alan Reece 1927 – 2012
The University of Cambridge is sad to report the death of one of its benefactors.
The Sainsbury Laboratory names a new Director
Professor Ottoline Leyser, CBE FRS, has been named as the new Director of the Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge.
Research investigates piety in the Renaissance home
The notion of the Renaissance as a ‘secular age’ is to be challenged by three University of Cambridge researchers after securing €2.3m funding from the European Research Council.
Reassembling the backbone of life using a particle accelerator
Research published this week in the journal Nature documents, for the first time, the intricate three-dimensional structure of the backbone in the earliest four-legged animals (tetrapods).
Food industry giants call for pitches from University inventors
University inventors and entrepreneurs whose research has applications in the food and consumer goods sectors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ideas to representatives from major multinational companies, at an event to be held at the Institute for Manufacturing this spring.
Leading the battle to protect the Amazon
A graduate of Cambridge University’s fledgling MPhil in Conservation Leadership returned last month to speak to current students about his vital work to protect the Amazon rainforest..
Museum of Zoology wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
Cambridge University Museum of Zoology has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the ‘Animals Galore – preserving and safeguarding diversity’ project
Botanic Garden names new Director
Dr Beverley Glover has been named as the new Director of Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Dr Glover will take up the post, and the associated Professorship of Plant Systematics and Evolution to which she has been elected, in July 2013.
The remarkable notebook of a 19th-century naturalist
A notebook recording the fauna of Cambridgeshire observed and collected by the Reverend Leonard Jenyns between 1820 and 1849 has been published in full for the first time. A significant naturalist in his own right, Jenyns turned down the offer of a place on HMS Beagle, recommending instead a younger colleague, Charles Darwin.
Microswimmers hit the wall
New research reveals what happens when swimming cells such as spermatozoa and algae hit a solid wall, and has implications for applications in diagnostics and biofuel production.
Unlocking nature’s quantum engineering for efficient solar energy
Quantum scale photosynthesis in biological systems which inhabit extreme environments could hold the key to new designs for solar energy and nanoscale devices.
New Year recognition for Cambridge people
Three Cambridge academics have been named in the New Year Honours list.