The human brain is on the edge of chaos
23 March 2009There has been speculation for many years that the human brain lives “on the edge of chaos”, at a critical transition point between randomness and...
What do we think we are?
20 March 2009Would you like to hear sounds from deep within the body, consider the similarities between a funeral sculpture and the structure of DNA, or explore...
Delaying gratification
20 March 2009Whether saving for retirement or living a healthier lifestyle, a new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology hopes to inform policymakers about...
Vikings offered early lessons in effective immigration
13 March 2009New evidence which reveals how the Vikings successfully blended into British and Irish culture long before they were consigned to history as barbaric raiders is...
Sustainable energy – without the hot air
13 March 2009How easy is it to kick our fossil fuel habit? Could Britain live on its own renewables? Professor David Mackay, from the Department of Physics,...
Cambridge confirmed as global leader in health science
09 March 2009The strength of Cambridge as a globally-competitive centre for biomedical research, clinical education and healthcare innovation was confirmed today by the UK's Department of Health.
Men hit harder by credit crunch stress
06 March 2009Men who think they may lose their jobs are likely to become more depressed and anxious than women, even though they claim to be less...
New research provides insight into cause of type 1 diabetes
05 March 2009Scientists from Cambridge University have discovered four rare mutations of a gene associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) that reduce the risk of developing the...
Prototype green home unveiled
18 February 2009A zero-carbon home which could become a template for larger-scale production in the UK has been unveiled.
New research contributes to pedigree dogs debate
13 February 2009Urgent action is needed to safeguard the welfare of pedigree dogs, according to a new independent scientific report commissioned by the RSPCA and led by...