The rise, fall and revival of research on human development
02 August 2024A new study takes a tour of the history of research into human embryology and development to show the "cycles of attention" that led to...
Scientists discover entirely new wood type that could be highly efficient at carbon storage
31 July 2024Researchers have identified an entirely new type of wood that does not fit into either category of hardwood or softwood.
Incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination
31 July 2024The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly the...
How 'superstar species' solve healthier ageing and cancer resistance
29 July 2024Dr Alex Cagan – illustrator, geneticist and explorer of animal DNA – is offering a new perspective on the tapestry of life. His work has...
Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition
26 July 2024Our increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure...
Five hubs launched to ensure UK benefits from quantum future
26 July 2024A major new research hub led by the University of Cambridge and UCL aims to harness quantum technology to improve early diagnosis and treatment of...
Inside the institute looking at early cancer
24 July 2024Today sees the launch of the Early Cancer Institute at Cambridge. Its mission is deceptively simple: to detect cancer early enough to cure it.
Cambridge and SAS launch partnership in AI and advanced analytics to accelerate innovation in the healthcare sector
23 July 2024The Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge and SAS, leaders in data and AI, are launching a partnership aimed at accelerating healthcare innovation...
Samuel Pepys’ fashion prints reveal his love of fancy French clothes
22 July 2024A collection of French fashion engravings offers precious new insights into the life of Samuel Pepys years after his premature final diary entry. The prints...
New genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs
22 July 2024Cambridge scientists have identified the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophy in English Shepherd Dogs, which results in incurable blindness, and developed a genetic...