‘Magnetic graphene’ forms a new kind of magnetism
08 February 2021Researchers have identified a new form of magnetism in so-called magnetic graphene, which could point the way toward understanding superconductivity in this unusual type of...
‘Multiplying’ light could be key to ultra-powerful optical computers
08 February 2021New type of optical computing could solve highly complex problems that are out of reach for even the most powerful supercomputers.
Study highlights risk of new SARS-CoV-2 mutations emerging during chronic infection
05 February 2021SARS-CoV-2 mutations similar to those in the B1.1.7 UK variant could arise in cases of chronic infection, where treatment over an extended period can provide...
Climate change may have driven the emergence of SARS-CoV-2
05 February 2021Global greenhouse gas emissions over the last century have made southern China a hotspot for bat-borne coronaviruses, by driving growth of forest habitat favoured by...
Beyond the pandemic: prepare and plan a biosecure future
03 February 2021COVID-19 has exposed a lack of preparedness for biological hazards – both in the UK and globally. Luke Kemp from the Centre for the Study...
Safety screens
03 February 2021Since the start of October, a dedicated team drawn from across the University and its Colleges has been running an innovate programme to screen its students for...
Teaching pupils empathy measurably improves their creative abilities, study finds
03 February 2021Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathise with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other beneficial learning...
Dasgupta Review: Nature’s value must be included in economics to preserve biodiversity
02 February 2021Nature is a “blind spot” in economics that can no longer be ignored by the accounting systems that dictate national finances, according to a major...
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine likely to be effective against B1.1.7 strain of SARS-CoV-2
02 February 2021The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine BNT162b2 is likely to be effective against the B1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, even though its efficacy is modestly affected, say scientists...
Lynn Gladden named as Queen Elizabeth Prize judging panel chair
02 February 2021Professor Dame Lynn Gladden, from Cambridge’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, has been appointed as the new chair of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for...