AI shows how hydrogen becomes a metal inside giant planets
Researchers have used a combination of AI and quantum mechanics to reveal how hydrogen gradually turns into a metal in giant planets.
Cambridge University to provide weekly coronavirus testing for students resident in colleges
The University of Cambridge is to offer all students living in college accommodation a weekly test for infection with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, even if they show no symptoms. While the testing of asymptomatic students is not national guidance, the University will be launching this programme as part of their ‘Stay Safe Cambridge Uni’ public health initiative.
JM and partners launch Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab (ESIL)
In partnership with Bazan and EDF Renewables, Johnson Matthey ( JM) is a proud to see the launch of the Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab (ESIL). Based in Israel, ESIL will support startups focusing on environmental protection and sustainability.
Evonetix and Analog Devices collaborate on third-generation DNA synthesis platform
Evonetix, the synthetic biology company developing a desktop platform for scalable, high-fidelity and rapid gene synthesis, today announced a collaboration with leading, global high-performance analog technology company, Analog Devices, Inc. The companies will work together on the advancement and commercial scale-up of Evonetix’s proprietary microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based silicon…
Why you should develop project management skills even if you aren’t a project manager – part 1
accentuate explores how Project Management skills are valuable in a wide range of work-related contexts.
Digital transformation in a legal department: how to get started?
There are many reasons why a corporate legal department might decide to embark on a digital transformation journey, and a number of different ways to navigate that journey once embarked upon. This article aims to explore a sensible approach to define that journey into manageable and achievable steps. It is extremely important to approach transformation projects with a powerful and far-reaching…
Beware the increase in cyber-attacks and data breaches
Breathe Technology warns of a real increase in cyber-attacks and data breaches, specifically affecting small to medium businesses and schools.
How Virtual Reality (VR) could shape the post-virus recovery
Dr Nigel Whittle, head of medical and healthcare at design and engineering consultancy Plextek, looks at the devastating effects of lockdown on mental health and considers the varying uses of VR technology in combatting the rise in anxiety, depression and feelings of hopelessness.
JM and KBR sign global strategic alliance for ammonia-methanol coproduction process
Johnson Matthey (JM), a leader in sustainable technologies, and KBR, (Houston, USA) announced today that they have signed a global strategic alliance agreement to license a ground-breaking ammonia-methanol coproduction process that combines the company’s market leading ammonia and methanol process technologies.
Scintacor interview with Chief Technical Officer - Andrew Lee
Scintacor's Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Andrew Lee answers some pertinent questions...
Is sleep deprivation affecting your workforce?
One in four adults reported sleep problems during lockdown. With the threat of regional lockdowns still in place, your team could be at risk of sleep deprivation.
Cancer drug can rebalance kidney function in a devastating genetic disease
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Zurich have discovered that a drug newly approved for cancer improves kidney dysfunction in a mouse model of Dent disease 2 and Lowe syndrome.
The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund launches today with £500,000
The Cambridge Building Society has today launched a charitable fund with initial funding from the Society of £500,000. The Fund is available for local groups, charities and organisations who need financial support with their work to tackle home and housing needs.
Oxbridge office and lab space remained resilient against Covid-19
Take-up of office and laboratory space in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc has remained remarkably resilient in the first half of this year as the region’s leading role in the fight against Covid-19 continues to drive demand for space, according to recent reports by Property Consultants Bidwells.
Are you a scaleup or aspiring to scale?
Cambridge Network members with high growth plans are encouraged to complete the ScaleUp Institute’s 2020 Scaleup Survey - the UK’s largest survey of scaleup and growing companies.
Spark EV Technology selected to join world-first Net Zero programme
Cambridge-based Spark EV Technology has been selected to join Tech Nation’s Net Zero programme, designed to support 30 of the UK’s most promising scaleups that are contributing to the UK reaching its goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Achieving personalised therapeutics
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is part of a growing movement to achieve cell-based medicine in Europe. This week hundreds of leading scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, and policymakers from around Europe declared this a new age for cell-based medicine by publishing a perspective piece, ‘Towards cell-based medicine in Europe’.
New website showcases Cambridge North plans
A digital platform showing plans for Cambridge North has been launched, along with a Twitter account for the development project.
Cambridge Intelligence launches KronoGraph: timeline visualizations that drive investigations
Cambridge Intelligence, creators of data visualization technologies that make the world safer, today announced KronoGraph: a new way to build scalable timeline visualizations.
EBCam Reward and Benefits Online - a free event for HR professionals
EBCam hosts a free interactive online event for HR and Finance professionals.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks is the inspiration behind Living Sport’s campaign to support vital work of #LocalJoes
Sports and physical activity charity, Living Sport, completed a #LocalJoes campaign to celebrate and support individuals who have kept people active and motivated during Covid-19.
Seed of an idea blossoms into a published novel
A story with a garden as the main character has finally blossomed into a published novel, years after its first draft was completed as part of a Creative Writing PhD.
Birketts announces its Class of 2020
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, has announced the appointment of 15 new trainee solicitors.
First look at new £105 million Henry Royce Institute Hub building
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovation celebrated a key milestone earlier this year ahead of the new national hub becoming fully operational in 2021.
CN Bio and Imperial College London collaborate to identify novel treatments for alcoholic hepatitis
CN Bio, a leading cell culture company that has developed single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, has announced a collaboration with Imperial College London, a world-class research university. The research will harness CN Bio’s Liver-on-Chip technology to advance the understanding of the underlying mechanisms of alcoholic…