Scientists explain scale of Japanese tsunami
Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes under the seabed. Some tsunamis – including the disaster that hit Japan last year – are unexpectedly large. Cambridge scientists suggest that their severity is caused by a release of gravitational energy as well as elastic energy.
Share and share alike
A new resource just launched by the University of Cambridge will help researchers seek out and access high-value equipment across five universities.
Dr Mark Ainslie awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship
Dr Mark Ainslie, a member of the Bulk Superconductivity Group and a Fellow at King's College, Cambridge, has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship for the period 2012-2017, to pursue research into "Engineering Interactions of Magnetic and Superconducting Materials for Electrical Applications."
Tame your computer - nifty selection
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes a time-saving shortcut to select all cells in a row or column (Excel 2003-2010*)...
A night out with Suggs and Prince Charles
WaveFX interviewed the award winners fresh off the stage at this year’s “Business in the Community” awards, attended by HRH The Prince of Wales, Suggs, double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and Paralympian Liz Johnson, George the Poet and hosted by the BBC's Mishal Husain.
If Magic was an Olympic sport this would be it - FISM 2012
The first FISM World Championships of Magic was held in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1948. Since that time FISM has been organising World Championships of Magic on a grand scale. The last WCM took place in 2009 in Beijing, China and this year the 25th WCM was held in Blackpool, England.
Mills & Reeve staff raise over £10,000 by completing gruelling “reverse jailbreak" challenge
National law firm Mills & Reeve has raised more than £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after more than 60 employees took part in a “reverse jailbreak” challenge through the National Peak District.
BlueGnome announces the operational launch of BlueGnome Inc.
New logistics hub and tripling of staff confirms company’s commitment to North American market BlueGnome, a leading provider of genetic solutions for the screening of chromosomal abnormalities in cytogenetics and pre-implantation genetics, announced today the operational launch of BlueGnome Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueGnome Ltd, headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
Scientists produce H2 for fuel cells using an inexpensive catalyst
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have produced hydrogen, H2, a renewable energy source, from water using an inexpensive catalyst under industrially relevant conditions (using pH neutral water, surrounded by atmospheric oxygen, O2, and at room temperature).
Dolomite licenses microdroplet IP from Japan Science and Technology Agency
Microfluidics expert Dolomite is pleased to announce it is now a licensee of Japan Science and Technology Agency (“JST”) under JST’s microdroplet generation technology. Dolomite is authorised to grant sub-licences under JST’s microdroplet generation technologies.
Cambridge Network website by netXtra provides focal point for shared business knowledge
Cambridge’s business and academic community comes together on redeveloped membership website to enjoy collaborating for increased success.
'Poetry and Popular Protest' is an international hit
Dr John Gardner, Principal Lecturer in English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University, is celebrating the success of his internationally acclaimed new book.
Cambridge Regional College celebrates success of 100 Apprentices campaign
The ‘100 Apprentices in 100 Days’ campaign by Cambridge Regional College has proved an outstanding success – more than doubling its target in the three months of the appeal.
Events to stop children going batty with boredom!
With just one week of the summer holidays left, there’s a good chance that local children might be going batty with boredom. If your little people need entertaining, why not head for the hills and visit Wandlebury, where the team at Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) has three events left before it's officially back to school?
AVEVA releases Structural Analysis Interface - SP for STAAD.Pro
AVEVA further demonstrates open approach with bidirectional interface between AVEVA PDMS and Bentley’s STAAD.Pro
High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visits Marshall
The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Penelope Walkinshaw, visited Marshall of Cambridge to learn about the work of the Company and the major contribution it makes to the regional economy, particularly that of Cambridge.
Understanding the placenta: the key to healthy life
The placenta is the interface between the mother and her baby, which means it is not only key to a successful pregnancy, it determines the future health of every one of us.
The man who discovered a ‘lost’ wonder of the world
Among the numerous treasures at Cambridge University Library are the private documents of the explorer, John Lewis Burckhardt, who rediscovered Petra 200 years ago.
Bulgin push-pull coupling Buccaneer® connectors launched
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has unveiled the latest addition to its rugged Buccaneer range of connectors, giving engineers and product design professionals even greater flexibility in systems design.
Adaxis teams up with Run England to eliminate blisters
The Olympics created a surge of interest in all kinds of sport. The problem of blisters affects amateurs and professionals alike and can lead to people dropping out. ReSkin skin patches offer a new solution to the age old problem and have been received enthusiastically. A pilot project with Run England Surrey is starting end August. A successful outcome could lead to a national roll-out.
New events provide more opportunities for international trade in the East of England
After the great success of the British Business Embassy’s programme of conferences organised by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and the British Business Club during the London 2012 Olympics, firms in the East of England are to benefit from more opportunities to maximise their international trade potential through a continuing series of events in the region.
Eben Upton recognised by MIT Technology Review as top young innovator
Eben Upton, Broadcom Technical Director, Mobile and Wireless Group, has been recognised by MIT's Technology Review as a TR35 Honoree for Raspberry Pi - the $25 computer designed to inspire children to learn to program.
Zinwave launches new software to satisfy US demands for in-building wireless technology
Zinwave, a leading provider of DAS systems for in-building wireless coverage, has made a number of changes to its patented software, opened new offices, and appointed a new commercial team to facilitate the deployment of indoor wireless technology in the US.
West Nile Virus outbreaks reported
Mosquito-borne diseases are in the news again. This time it is West Nile Virus which has caused outbreaks in both the USA and Greece, reports The Travel Clinic, Cambridge and Ipswich.
New eco-friendly breed of medical devices
Blood glucose monitor concept is easier to use and cuts environmental impact by two-thirds