Strem Chemicals UK releases a new range of biocatalysts
Strem Chemicals UK has a history of marketing new products from within the research community; its aim is to bring new and interesting products to this field.
Duxford commemorates its finest hour in Battle of Britain Air Show
Over 18,000 visitors came to IWM Duxford on Saturday (23 September) to commemorate the Battle of Britain, as Duxford celebrated its finest hour in its centenary year.
Horizon Discovery introduces OncoSpan, the world’s largest reference standard for oncology
Horizon Discovery, a global leader in gene editing and gene modulation technologies, today announces the launch of OncoSpan, a novel cell line-derived multiplex DNA Reference Standard to support the validation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.
Cambridge’s postdoctoral community benefits from new centre
The University of Cambridge has opened a new centre for its postdoctoral community.
Magna sweeps Automotive Composites Conference Awards
Magna swept all three awards given at the recent Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition. The awards recognize outstanding innovations in the development and use of composites in the automotive industry.
How pharma can extract greater value from population-scale studies
Dr Misha Kapushesky, Genestack CEO, discusses empowering discovery at the Oxford Global Pharmaceutical IT congress this week (27-28 September, London).
Report calls for increased awareness of ctDNA testing for lung cancer
A report published by the PHG Foundation argues that limited awareness of validated ctDNA testing technology is restricting access to targeted therapy in a sub-group of patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Cambridge Markets team celebrates national award success
Cambridge City Council’s Markets team has been named as Market Team of the Year at the prestigious National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards ceremony.
42 Technology develops ‘smarter’ smart metering technology
42 Technology is developing a smart metering technology breakthrough that will potentially allow energy suppliers for the first time to provide customers with itemised bills and statements showing their specific electricity consumption by appliance type.
Homelessness charity launches shabby chic upcycling service for Recycle Week
Emmaus Cambridge is launching a shabby chic furniture restoration service for its customers to tie in with Recycling Week (25 Sep – 2 October).
Where to find the best free images online
Good quality images are an integral part of not only a good website or blog but also a social media campaign and generic online behaviour. But finding images can sometimes be difficult and very time consuming. Your options are to take the photos yourself, buy images from a photographer or stock image site - or find images that are free and available for use online.
New reports prove UK is ‘Science Powerhouse’
Business Minister Lord Prior launched the latest wave of Science and Innovation Audits at Venturefest East, including one developed for the East of England.
Winners of the 'Cambridge Independent' Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Awards revealed
A ceremony at Newmarket Racecourse attracted some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the region, with announcement of the winners of the Cambridge Independent Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Awards.
The Royal Mint releases limited number of Royal Air Corps £2 coins at Duxford Air Show
Aviation enthusiasts visiting the Imperial War Museums Battle of Britain Air Show at Duxford this weekend, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September, may receive a rather distinctive £2 coin in their change.
Cambridge scientist leads UK’s £65m scientific collaboration with US
The UK is investing £65 million in a flagship global science project based in the United States that could change our understanding of the universe, securing the UK’s position as the international research partner of choice. Professor Mark Thomson from the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory has been the elected co-leader of the international DUNE collaboration since its inception and…
Science and Innovation Audit shows TWI as integral to local, national, and global innovation
Business Minister Lord Prior launched the latest wave of Science and Innovation Audits (SIA) at Venturefest East on 21 September, including one developed for the East of England. These audits are designed to examine innovation in industry and the public sector to better inform central Government of regional strengths in order to assist with the channelling of future funding streams.
Genome editing reveals role of gene important for human embryo development
Researchers have used genome editing technology to reveal the role of a key gene in human embryos in the first few days of development. This is the first time that genome editing has been used to study gene function in human embryos, which could help scientists to better understand the biology of our early development.
Global Vodafone survey shows strong cyber security helps businesses to grow
A new report from Vodafone, Cyber Security: The Innovation Accelerator, highlights a strong link between how cyber security is used and business success, with 86 per cent of high-growth companies(1) seeing information security as an enabler of new business opportunities, rather than simply a means of defence.
ICE launches Project 13: a new way to deliver infrastructure
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched Project 13, an industry-led initiative to improve the way high performance infrastructure is delivered.
What makes engineering at Undo unique? Find out at Cambridge Network's Jobs Fair on Friday
Undo is a fast-growing venture-backed technology start-up whose products help software companies fix unfixable bugs during their development cycle and after release.
UK public is ‘glued to smartphones’ as device adoption reaches new heights
More than half (53%) of 16-75-year-olds in the UK use their smartphones while walking - the equivalent of around 22 million* people - according to the latest research from Deloitte. For younger consumers aged 16-24, the proportion rises to 74%.
Thales joins the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance
Membership of the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance bolsters Thales' existing cloud security deployments in the Azure Marketplace.
Cambridge at the forefront in fight to beat Alzheimer’s disease
As we live longer our chances of being diagnosed with a brain condition such as Alzheimer’s disease increases. Today, September 21st, is World Alzheimer’s day, and Cambridge researchers are taking the opportunity to highlight their research into this growing problem.
TwoFlix live streaming at the Arm Research Summit 2017
TwoFlix recently carried out live streaming of presentations at the Arm Research Summit.
New Adobe Acrobat Help videos now available
Computer Tutoring has recently published six new Adobe Acrobat Help videos to its website.