Knowledge is power-saving
The Centre for Carbon Measurement at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will deliver eight million tonnes of carbon emissions reductions and over half a billion pounds in economic benefit over the next decade, according to an independent report.
Checkit wireless food safety monitoring solution is launched
Elektron Technology launched its new product ‘Checkit’ at the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show in New York at the start of March. Checkit is a revolutionary new approach to food safety and hygiene task monitoring.
MRS Communications now covered in Thomson Reuters Science Citation Index Expanded®
The Citation Index recognises journals of key importance in their subject areas and provides a guide to the essential must-read titles in the field.
Cambridgeshire signs super broadband deal with BT
Businesses and communities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will have some of the best fibre broadband coverage in the country following a deal with BT to provide a county-wide high speed network by the end of 2015.
Sagentia leads discussion on 'Translating innovative ideas into successful products'
Sagentia is leading an interactive workshop for senior medical device experts on “untangling the intangible: translating innovative ideas into successful products” at the 18th Annual Frost & Sullivan Medical Devices Executive MindXChange on Monday (March 11) in San Diego.
Generous tax incentives for investors in Cambridge University spin-outs
After the success of last year’s University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund, the University is launching a second fund for the 2013-14 tax year, in order to support new companies based on Cambridge research.
Steel frames now in place for Cambridge Design Partnership’s new building
Work continues on the new building developments at Cambridge Design Partnership’s headquarters in Cambridgeshire – where environmental initiatives are put in place.
RealVNC launches VNC® Viewer for Google Chrome™
VNC® Viewer for Google Chrome™ was launched today by RealVNC, the innovative technology company that provides VNC remote access software. The new software enables users to connect to a remote computer and display the desktop within a Google Chrome web browser window, ensuring users can simply access their computers wherever they are in the world.
Acts of creativity, audiences and us
A conference in Cambridge next month will explore the notion of performance as a dynamic means of looking at the complex interactions between works of art and audiences - both real and imagined, past and present - in a digital age.
Breathtaking: new treatments for a fatal lung disease
Research paves the way for new approaches in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a progressive lung disease that can lead to heart failure within three years.
VirtualStudio.TV reaches final stages of RAR Awards 2013
VirtualStudio.TV has made it as a finalist in the Recommended Agency Register Awards 2013, having been nominated for no less than seven awards.
Civil engineer awarded Jean Venables Medal
VolkerFitzpatrick civil engineer Richard Bamford has double cause to celebrate. He recently gained membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers allowing him to use the letters TMICE after his name - and he has been awarded the Jean Venables Medal.
Somersault Video Productions leaps into action with British Athletics
Fresh off the back of a hugely successful 2012, the newly re-branded British Athletics (formerly known as UK Athletics), have continued to work with Somersault to produce a range of video coaching resources.
The Travel Clinic marks World TB Day
March 24th is World TB Day, presenting the perfect opportunity for The Travel Clinic to raise awareness of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and TB prevention. Progress towards global targets for reductions in TB cases and deaths in recent years has been impressive: TB mortality has fallen over 40% worldwide since 1990, and incidence is declining. New TB tools such as rapid diagnostics are helping…
British firms explore trade opportunities in Mexico and Colombia
A four-day trade mission to Mexico and Colombia by medium-sized British businesses - including a specialist Cambridge Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) set-top box manufacturer - is now underway, aiming to tune into high value opportunities in key sectors.
The benefits of the modern food supply chain
Despite the horsemeat scandal, the food supply chain does a very good job of delivering safe, affordable, good quality food, says The Scientific Alliance.
Cambridge & Counties Bank set to meet four year lending targets in just two
Cambridge & Counties Bank, which launched in June last year targeting established small to medium sized enterprises, today announces that the amount of lending it was originally looking to complete in nearly four years is now likely to be achieved in just over two years. To date Cambridge & Counties Bank has completed over 50 loans totalling £20 million and has also approved a further 65…
Altacor launches new-look website
Altacor has now launched its brand new website, which has been developed to meet the needs of both consumers and professionals working in eye care.
The inside track to safety
New technology from innovative product development firm Cambridge Consultants can accurately detect someone’s location indoors when GPS drops out. A number of sensors and a custom algorithm determine the location, with an accuracy of within approximately 1% of the distance travelled. Yet the technology uses low-power, low-cost sensors and the device concept is small enough to clip on a belt. It…
How birds of different feathers flock together
When different species of birds flock together, their flight formations are determined by social dynamics both between and within species, say researchers.
Record patent filings 'encouraging news' for Cambridge business
Statistics from the Annual Report of European Patent Office (EPO), released yesterday (Weds), reveal that patent filings at the EPO reached record levels in 2012. The figures also detail the countries which European patent applications originated from last year and the most active patent filing companies.
Horizon increases precision and utility of molecular assays for cancer genotype screening
Horizon Diagnostics (HDx), a division of Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development and prescription of personalized medicines, today announced it has launched its first Quantitative Multiplex DNA Reference Standard. This standard is the first of its kind and is intended for researchers assessing multiple biomarkers in a single assay, using platforms such…
First ever 'Train to Teach' roadshow takes Cambridge by storm
New data from the Teaching Agency shows that the teaching profession is a popular career in Cambridge. Last Saturday's recruitment drive was hosted by the Teaching Agency at the Cambridge Moller Centre and attracted 331 aspiring teachers. Delegates that were considering a career change were currently working in a variety of professions, including finance, mechanical engineering, and law; with 59…
iTrinegy releases INE Profiler provides ‘real-time’ network profiling
INE Profiler has been designed to answer the question ‘What are the characteristics of our own live network?’ and examines the actual traffic, both in terms of volume and type running over the network to determine the network’s characteristics.
Cambridge Science Centre takes part in Science Festival
Cambridge Science Centre's opening month has been tremendous and it is now ramping up to take part in the Cambridge Science Festival, with three events offering something for everyone.