Loan applications processed around midday more likely to be rejected
05 May 2021Bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while ‘decision fatigue’ around midday is associated with defaulting...
Cambridge researchers lead policy briefing on Nature-based Solutions for the climate and biodiversity crises
30 April 2021As societies face the triple challenge of avoiding the worst effects of climate change, protecting remaining biodiversity and improving human wellbeing, there are calls to...
Cancer rates in medieval Britain were around ten times higher than previously thought, study suggests
30 April 2021CT scanning used to uncover remnants of malignancy hidden inside medieval bones provides new insight into cancer prevalence in a pre-industrial world.
Exploit plants’ ability to tell the time to make food production more sustainable, say scientists
30 April 2021Cambridge plant scientists say circadian clock genes, which enable plants to measure daily and seasonal rhythms, should be targeted in agriculture and crop breeding for...
Ability of multi-drug resistant infection to evolve within cystic fibrosis patients highlights need for rapid treatment
29 April 2021Scientists have been able to track how a multi-drug resistant organism is able to evolve and spread widely among cystic fibrosis patients – showing that...
Young people who experience bullying are more likely to fantasise about committing acts of violence – study
28 April 2021Experiencing bullying and forms of aggression in late adolescence and early adulthood is linked to a marked increase in the likelihood of having daydreams or...
New cancer algorithm flags genetic weaknesses in tumours
27 April 2021A new way to identify tumours that could be sensitive to particular immunotherapies has been developed using data from thousands of NHS cancer patient samples...
Scientists develop new class of cancer drug with potential to treat leukaemia
26 April 2021Scientists have made a promising step towards developing a new drug for treating acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare blood disorder. In a study published today...
3D holographic head-up display could improve road safety
26 April 2021Researchers have developed the first LiDAR-based augmented reality head-up display for use in vehicles. Tests on a prototype version of the technology suggest that it...
Teaching pupils to ‘think like Da Vinci’ will help them to take on climate change
23 April 2021Curriculum reforms which mix the arts and sciences will better prepare young people for the real-world challenges that will define their adult lives, researchers argue.