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Leukaemia-associated mutations almost inevitable as we age
It is almost inevitable that we will develop genetic mutations associated with leukaemia as we age, according to research just published in Cell Reports.
Skylark English: All About Me
Skylark English: All About Me is a new multisensory toolkit for learning English at home. Packed with original and fun educational resources, it is specially designed to inspire little learners from birth upwards.
Sleeping over eight hours a day associated with greater risk of stroke
People who sleep for more than eight hours a day have an increased risk of stroke, according to a study by the University of Cambridge – and this risk doubles for older people who persistently sleep longer than average. However, the researchers say it is unclear why this association exists and call for further research to explore the link.
Million man study examines long-term effects of blocking inflammation
Inflammation – the body’s response to damaging stimuli – may have a protective effect against cardiovascular disease, according to a study just published in the journal Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
New genomics-driven surveillance to track crop diseases
UK scientists from The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC), John Innes Centre (JIC), The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) and the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) have developed a new robust and rapid genomics strategy to track the devastating wheat yellow rust pathogen.
Cummins standardises on ANSYS engineering simulation software
ANSYS announced today that the world's largest independent manufacturer of diesel engines and global power leader, Cummins Inc., has signed a new agreement providing it with broad access to the ANSYS® portfolio.
Graphene’s potential for energy conversion and storage
Scientists working with Europe's Graphene Flagship and the Cambridge Graphene Centre have produced a detailed and wide-ranging review of the potential of graphene and related materials in energy conversion and storage.
Brand Recruitment shortlisted for prestigious award
Brand Recruitment has been shortlisted for ‘Best Creative/Digital/Media Recruitment Agency of the Year’ at the Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2015.
Wireless industry finds increasing value in service centric business models
The forthcoming CW Future of Wireless International Conference will address the growing trend of wireless companies drifting away from product innovation.
Cambridge housing market leads the way - new report
The UK housing market is looking strong and positive going into 2015, according to the latest Residential Commentary Book published by property consultants Bidwells.
Endomag opens two new offices due to rapid expansion
The cancer healthcare company Endomag has relocated its Cambridge headquarters to larger offices in the prestigious Jeffreys Building, St John’s Innovation Park, due to its rapid growth this year.
Bailey Fisher sponsors the Perse Enterprise Conference
Bailey Fisher Executive Search is pleased to have sponsored the 2015 Perse Enterprise Conference, which welcomed the founders of LOVEFiLM and CSR to inspire 250 students from 20 schools across the Eastern region.
JSC NIIK migrates to AVEVA Everything3D
Russian engineering company standardises on AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design and adopts AVEVA’s newest 3D plant design solution.
UK to see first real pay rise since 2007, says EY
2015 should see the UK’s workforce enjoy the first increase in real pay in eight years, according to EY ITEM Club’s special report on the labour market published today.
Planning for a growing team at Cheffins
With development storming ahead across the Cambridge sub-region, Cheffins is expanding its planning team to service a wave of significant new instructions. The latest recruit is Ben Pridgeon, who has joined as a Senior Town Planner from consultancy Mott MacDonald.
‘What does a subatomic duck say? Quark!’
Once again, comedy is a big part of the Cambridge Science Festival with the likes of Ben Clover, Festival of the Spoken Nerd and Robin Ince presenting a rollicking showcase of nerdy humour throughout the two-week Festival, which runs from 9 – 22 March.
The ‘right type’ of sensor: robust humidity sensor helps keep trains moving in cold weather
A manufacturer of safety equipment for railways relies on Michell’s Humidity and Temperature sensor, PF72-Series, to monitor and control its range of railway switch-point heating systems.
Headway Cambridgeshire seeks help with a new concept
As part of the 'Mind Your Head' project, an initiative of Headway Cambridgeshire, a board game is being devised as an aid to help recover lost memories.
Developers learn about implications of environmental impact assessment
Over 30 developer clients and industry professionals attended a recent seminar organised by Bidwells in conjunction with Howes Percival LLP on Environmental Impact Assessment and how it may affect the planning process for developers.
Pension freedom and final salary schemes explained
There has been a great deal of fuss in the press about April’s pension freedoms, but rather less about final salary pension schemes, sometimes known as defined benefit schemes, until this Saturday, when The Telegraph and the Yahoo financial website provided articles.
World’s protected natural areas receive eight billion visits a year
Researchers say that the first study to attempt to gauge global visitation figures for protected areas reveals nature-based tourism has an economic value of hundreds of billions of dollars annually, and call for much greater investment in the conservation of protected areas in line with the values they sustain – both economically and ecologically.
New legislation opens up government business to East of England as £billions spent with SMEs
Further reforms offer opportunity for East of England firms as over a quarter of government procurement is now with SMEs.
Lauterbach to deliver debug support for Wind River operating systems
Lauterbach, the leading manufacturer of microprocessor development tools, and Wind River, a global leader in software for intelligent connected systems, are working together to ensure interoperability between all Wind River operating systems and the comprehensive debuggers built by Lauterbach.
Cambridge Sensotec continues to expand into new international markets
Cambridge Sensotec is continually developing its global reach and expansion into new markets.
Watching the death throes of tumours
A clinical trial due to begin later this year will see scientists observing close up, in real time – and in patients – how tumours respond to new drugs.