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Distance running may be an evolutionary ‘signal’ for desirable male genes
New research shows that males with higher ‘reproductive potential’ are better distance runners. This may have been used by females as a reliable signal of high male genetic quality during our hunter-gatherer past, as good runners are more likely to have other traits of good hunters and providers, such as intelligence and generosity.
Driverless cars: what's the story?
Trials led by the UK Autodrive consortium will be taking place over the next few years to test both the technology and public reaction to autonomous vehicles, which may be in our cities soon. The next Cambridge Network Business Lecture on Tuesday 21st April will focus on both the technology within these ‘cars’ and public reaction to them.
Michell’s PCMini52 robust humidity sensor installed for climate-controlled food storage
When it comes to food storage, the reliability of control equipment matters. A major European manufacturer of storage and climate control systems for the agricultural industry has chosen to install Michell’s PCMini52 humidity and temperature probes to monitor temperature and humidity conditions in the systems they supply.
AstraZeneca and PatientsLikeMe announce global research collaboration
A five-year agreement is focused on improving health outcomes for patients across AstraZeneca’s main therapy areas.
Qualcomm announces the launch of HealthyCircles Mobile
Adaptive and personalized mobile care experience guides and empowers healthy behaviors
Bromium CTO to lead discussion of isolation-based security at RSA Conference 2015
Simon Crosby to moderate panel of speakers from Microsoft, Juniper Networks and Docker
AstraZeneca showcases oncology science at American Association for Cancer Research AGM 2015
AstraZeneca will present new data at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in Philadelphia this weekend, demonstrating the strength and depth of its early stage oncology pipeline.
Birketts advises the Gooderham family on the sale of Snape Maltings
The multi-award winning corporate team at Birketts has advised Snape Maltings, one of the world’s top concert destinations, on the sale of its business to the Aldeburgh Music Endowment Fund.
Improved A14 Histon to Girton fully open to traffic
Road users are advised a new lane on the westbound carriageway on the A14 between Histon to Girton is now open.
BP standardizes on Schlumberger technology for new global software platform
First deployment of platform successfully completed for all petrotechnical users in Aberdeen
Election candidates announced for Cambridge
On Thursday May 7th, elections take place across the city for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for Members of Parliament for the Cambridge constituency (in 13 city wards) and the South Cambridgeshire constituency (in Queen Edith’s ward).
Mountain gorillas enter the genomic age
The first project to sequence whole genomes from mountain gorillas has given scientists and conservationists new insight into the impact of population decline on these critically endangered apes.
Maisie wins top honour at Bologna Book Fair
Anglia Ruskin University graduate Maisie Shearring has won the $30k International Award for Illustration at the annual Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy, the largest and most prestigious children’s book event in the world.
New understanding of electromagnetism could enable ‘antennas on a chip’
New understanding of the nature of electromagnetism could lead to antennas small enough to fit on computer chips – the ‘last frontier’ of semiconductor design – and could help identify the points where theories of classical electromagnetism and quantum mechanics overlap.
Regulating new health technologies: the 'three-person IVF' story
Have you ever wondered how regulatory decisions are made about controversial new health technologies?
Facebook expert keynotes at Cambridge Marketing College dinner
Cambridge Marketing College (CMC) has announced the date of its 2015 Annual Dinner which will feature Debbie Frost, VP, International Communications and Public Affairs at Facebook.
Wellbeing in the workplace: what’s it really worth?
Business is tough. Competition is fierce, and every company needs to focus on every competitive edge it can get. But all too often, that seems to mean a strong emphasis on external relationships and image, rather than concentrating on getting it right from the inside out.
AIM Altitude completes major factory extension
AIM Altitude is celebrating the completion of a major new facility extension, built at its Galleys and Stowages division in Byfleet, Surrey.
Chelmer Viaduct flies the flag for national engineering campaign
A road improvement scheme in Chelmsford has joined a special nationwide campaign to show the public the positive impact civil engineering has on their lives and show policymakers of all parties why they should continue to invest in the country’s infrastructure.
Price Bailey on the move
Chartered accountants and business advisers Price Bailey has relocated its Cambridge office to new larger premises as a result of the company’s growth.
The future of sustainable agriculture: land sharing or land sparing?
The Sainsbury Laboratory at the University of Cambridge (SLC)U will host a panel discussion on evidence-based approaches to sustainability in agriculture.
Setting the agenda for science
The UK general election taking place on Thursday 7 May will have a big impact on the issues that the chemical science community cares about.
British Council for Offices (BCO) guide to specification: East Anglia launch event 2015
Join rhp's Ray Chudleigh at the BCO's inaugural East Anglia event - A Guide to Specification - to be held on 5 May 2015.
European collaboration explores neighbourhoods of trees in circular ordering
A new phylogenetic study explores restricted tree space using tree modification operations.
Extreme engineering for Cambridge youngsters and their adults
Research students from Cambridge University's EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Graphene Technology recently attended an outreach event hosted by the Cambridge Science Centre