Full evolutionary journey of hospital superbug mapped for the first time
Modern hospitals and antibiotic treatment alone did not create all the antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria we see today. Instead, selection pressures from before widespread use of antibiotics influenced some of them to develop, new research has discovered.
Families and children spoilt for choice at the Cambridge Festival
Virtual escape rooms, jaw-dropping science demos, mini explosions, gory guts, interactive games with zombies and aliens, brain-tingling quizzes, gripping stories, talks about poo and ice cream, masterclasses, and even a talkaoke… it’s fair to say families will have a hard time choosing what to do during the Cambridge Festival (Friday 26 March – Sunday 4 April).
Global contest seeks to find the meaning of money
A former Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) student who created an eye-catching “money dress” to raise awareness of hyperinflation, is holding a worldwide competition to encourage financial literacy and help reduce poverty.
Changes can be detected in BRCA1 breast cells before they turn cancerous
Researchers may have found the earliest changes that occur in seemingly healthy breast tissue long before any tumours appear, according to a new study published today in the journal 'Nature Communications'.
Bamboo Systems announces agreement with Spinnakar
Value added distributor to open new channels and partnerships for Bamboo in the UK and Ireland.
Lockdown Hardship Scheme hits the right note for South Cambs music business
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire which have not yet benefited from Government grants to help them through the Covid lockdowns are urged to get in touch with the District Council.
Book now - CIIPM's next training course, 'Freedom to Operate Search & Analysis - Fundamental'
Patent searchers - learn the skills needed to conduct Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches.
AVEVA, ADNOC and ARC conclude that digital transformation will drive sustainable business practices in a post-pandemic world
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has underscored how digital transformation will help to maximise business returns while also optimising sustainability in a post-pandemic world.
Case studies on business change and business development
Chris Dunn Consulting writes: "You offer business development and business change. Aren’t these different services?” They are of course different. However, we believe that business transformation and business development are inextricably linked.
Cloud vs on-premises software: Which is best for your business or school?
Widespread adoption of cloud has led many vendors to shift focus from on-premise solutions to cloud delivery models, giving rise to a question: ‘which is best for my business or school?’
Covid fighter Effrossyni honoured on women’s day
A doctor from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge was yesterday (Monday) honoured during a high-profile International Women’s Day event for her life-saving work during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Green recovery report: sustainable transport proposals for the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic
Reallocated road space for pedestrians, cyclists and buses, better bike routes and a new parking strategy are part of a plans to support a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Women in STEM we love to follow
For International Women's Day 2021, Third Light asked its founder, Michael Wells, to share some of the female experts in science, tech, engineering and maths he finds the most fascinating, authoritative and illuminating.
Camallergy awarded £1.1m Innovate UK funding for novel peanut allergy treatment
Cambridge Allergy Ltd (Camallergy), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to providing innovative, patient-centric treatments for life-threatening food allergies, today announced it has been awarded £1.1million funding under the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Award programme administered by Innovate UK, the United Kingdom’s research and innovation agency.
Healx and the PKD Charity collaborate to apply AI to the discovery of novel treatments for rare kidney diseases
Healx, the AI-powered, patient-inspired technology company accelerating the discovery and development of rare disease treatments at scale, announced that it would be collaborating with the PKD Charity to identify and progress novel treatments for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) and Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD).
UK top female entrepreneurs to fire up economy through innovation
Visionary British female entrepreneurs receive government backing through Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation scheme to fund novel innovations and business ideas.
UKRI announces nearly £11m funding for healthy ageing research
Seven research projects designed to support the government’s healthy ageing agenda will share £10.7 million in funding provided by UK Research and Innovation.
IDTechEx explores particle-free conductive inks as an advantageous alternative
Conductive inks are a long-established technology, with silver flake-based inks used extensively in multiple industries, including solar panels and glucose test strips. However, technology rarely stands still, and there is extensive innovation within the conductive ink space. Particle-free inks are an especially promising example with multiple advantages and applications.
Cambridge Index declines 1.3%
The Cambridge Index fell 358.6 points or 1.3% to close at 26,637.8, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Cambridge Network's social media reach is expanding
Cambridge Network's ability to spread the news about its members and their activities is increasing daily, as the number of its followers on social media grows - with a total of well over 30,000 across all channels and strands of its service.
Cyted selected as one of 12 innovators to scale across England’s NHS with support from the NHS Innovation Accelerator
Cyted's platform is named one of 12 high-impact innovations to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator in 2021
Kleinwort Hambros and The Brilliant Club partner to deliver an educational course to students across the UK
Kleinwort Hambros is pleased to announce that it has partnered with The Brilliant Club in co-creating an educational course on economics and finance for pupils aged 11-13. It will be taught in state schools across the UK to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds to progress in their education to reach highly-selective universities.
Students invited to create a card game inspired by the Human Cell Atlas
School students aged 11-14 across the UK are invited to develop an idea for a brand new card game, inspired by research into the human body. The winning idea will be developed into a real game which will be sent to all participating schools across the UK.
Mobile matters: portable cleanroom solutions more important than ever
Guardtech’s portable cleanroom solutions are proving to be more vital than ever for the national COVID effort.
Azuri launches Inspiring Women’s Awards
Azuri Technologies, a pioneer in pay-as-you-go solar home solutions for off-grid Africa, has announced its inaugural Inspiring Women’s Awards to celebrate women’s empowerment and influence in rural communities.