Artificial ‘brain’ reveals why we can’t always believe our eyes
A computer network closely modelled on part of the human brain is enabling new insights into the way our brains process moving images - and explains some perplexing optical illusions.
Which measurements ensure safety and purity of hydrogen gas in storage and transport?
Michell Instruments' latest blog post looks at the measurements needed for each stage and method of transporting and storing hydrogen.
Free, fun and fascinating ARU events at festival
A series of free, online events will explore a variety of subjects including the science of attraction, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and unusual cases of murder and witchcraft in the UK.
Confidence rises among East of England firms but remains in the red
Business confidence in the East of England rose four points during February to -8%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Exclusive auction featuring Antony Gormley goes live
Art enthusiasts, collectors and anyone looking to spruce up their home during lockdown has the chance to bid on more than 40 works of art as East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) exclusive online auction goes live.
Skeleton star Lizzy Yarnold to deliver ARU lecture
Lizzy Yarnold, the most successful British Winter Olympian of all time, will deliver the 11th Excellence in Sport Lecture on 8 March (7pm) as part of a series of free events at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to mark International Women’s Day.
Meteor adds support for Epson I3200 PrecisionCore printheads
Meteor Inkjet Ltd, leading supplier of electronics, software, tools and services for industrial inkjet, further expands its product portfolio with the introduction of a set of products for Epson’s I3200 range of PrecisionCore printheads. These products join Meteor’s previously launched solutions for Epson S3200, S1600 and S800 printheads.
Last call for entries to the Run Everyone virtual race
Cambridgeshire event aims to help beat lockdown blues through encouraging physical activity and community engagement.
$10m Series A fundraise for state-of-the-art battery company Nyobolt
Nyobolt, a cutting-edge battery company, defining a new category of ultra-high power technology, has secured $10 million in Series A funding, led by IQ Capital with participation from Cambridge Enterprise and Silicon Valley investors.
Six tips for successful contract negotiation
How in-house lawyers can help the business to contract with greater accuracy and efficiency so the full value of every deal is realised.
Team Coaching Boutique moves offices
Team Coaching Boutique has moved its offices from Histon, closer to the centre of Cambridge on Castle Hill.
Aspire2BLean moves offices
Aspire2BLean has successfully moved to its new offices on Castle Hill close to the centre of Cambridge.
LGBTQ+ History Month – It’s time to start the conversation in STEM
February is LGBTQ+ History month and to celebrate this, Marshall Centre wants to highlight what allies in STEM can do to help their LGBTQ+ colleagues feel safe and valued at work.
How to build a strong direct-to-consumer business
Does at least 15% of your turnover come from D2C? Do you have a strategy in place to meet the surge in demand for direct-to-consumer sales and service?
Why Northern Ireland?
Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and ending of the transition period on 31 December 2020, Northern Ireland continues to have access to Great Britain (GB) and the EU markets for goods.
$10m Series A fundraise for state-of-the-art battery company Nyobolt
Nyobolt, a cutting-edge battery company, defining a new category of ultra-high power technology, has secured $10 million in Series A funding, led by IQ Capital with participation from Cambridge Enterprise and Silicon Valley investors.
GIS launches new module for Atlas® UI targeting direct-to-shape container applications
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), the leading strategic partner for OEMs and system builders, announces the latest product enhancement of its Atlas Professional User Interface (UI) software - the incorporation of direct-to-shape software for cylindrical and conical shapes to facilitate job preparation and the printing process.
CrownBio and JSR Life Sciences partner with Cambridge Quantum Computing to leverage quantum machine learning for novel cancer treatment biomarker discovery
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & CAMBRIDGE, UK -(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crown Bioscience (CrownBio), JSR Life Sciences and Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC) today announced a partnership agreement to explore the application of quantum technology to drive the identification of multi-gene biomarker discovery for oncology drug discovery.
Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for lung disease
A team of engineers has identified the ‘violent’ physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a condition that affects up to a quarter of the world’s population.
New Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor must champion sustainable and inclusive recovery, says CBI
The incoming Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor must show vision and ambition to turbocharge the region’s Covid recovery and lay the foundations for sustainable, long-term prosperity, according to the CBI.
Open data on malaria genomes will help combat drug resistance
Genome variation data on more than 7,000 malaria parasites from 28 endemic countries has been released in Wellcome Open Research. It has been produced by MalariaGEN, a data-sharing network of groups around the world who are working together to build high-quality data resources for malaria research and disease control.
Councillors agree latest budget
The latest budget plans that focus on providing the best possible support to South Cambridgeshire’s residents and businesses have been approved by Councillors.
Call on Chancellor to help create 1000s of jobs in growth businesses through tax incentives
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is lobbying the Chancellor to announce some small changes to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) rules in the forthcoming budget with a view to creating thousands of new jobs in growth businesses, funded by the private sector.
University of Cambridge Festival reveals world-leading health research
The latest COVID-19 research, including long COVID, developments in early cancer detection and a new artificial valve that could transform open-heart surgery are some of the health-related topics being discussed at the free online Cambridge Festival next month.
What is the difference between a worker and a self-employed person?
The recent Uber ruling at the Supreme Court has highlighted the risks associated with using the wrong employment status. Self-employed, worker or employee - are you classifying correctly?