On Monday 20 March, the University of Cambridge hosted a reception in the Houses of Parliament to launch a new report that shows it is a research powerhouse driving the most successful economic cluster in the UK. The analysis by respected consultancy London Economics shows that the University adds nearly £30 billion to the economy every year and supports more than 86,000 jobs across the UK
Cambridge start-up SMi and its research partners have received two Innovate UK awards to progress their work on testing for infectious diseases and detecting biomarkers for cancer.
Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response, say Cambridge scientists.
The University contributes nearly £30 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 86,000 jobs across the UK, according to a new report.
Underwater waves deep below the ocean’s surface – some as tall as 500 metres – play an important role in how the ocean stores heat and carbon, according to new research.
More donated hearts could be suitable for transplantation if they are kept functioning within the body for a short time following the death of the donor, new research has concluded.
Read the second part of our series marking Women's History Month, as we shine a light on even more of the inspiring women living and working here at Cambridge.
In the search for life elsewhere in the Universe, scientists have traditionally looked for planets with liquid water at their surface. But, rather than flowing as oceans and rivers, much of a planet’s water can be locked in rocks deep within its interior.
Wildlife documentaries miss an opportunity to highlight the diversity of nature by focusing too much on mammals and birds, according to a new study.
Robots can be useful as mental wellbeing coaches in the workplace – but perception of their effectiveness depends in large part on what the robot looks like.
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