Articles about 'Environment'

A recently launched project that unites academia with industry is addressing the need to decontaminate ‘brownfield’ sites for redevelopment.

The humble cod may be about to have its biggest impact on history since sparking “war” with Iceland in 1972.

As more people become city-dwellers, can we design cities to be more sustainable?

CamBridgeSens - a strategic initiative to bridge gaps across disciplines, departments and research cultures - launches this summer.

One of the latest technologies to emerge - metabolomics - is being used to create a snapshot of how environmental chemicals affect living organisms.

The insurance industry this week launched a new initiative to tackle the challenge of climate change and encourage more climate-friendly customer behaviour.

A new study suggests the TV dinner is the evolutionary next step in the history of dining.

As clothes become cheaper and fashion becomes 'faster', how are we to balance our consumption with environmental, economic and social sustainability?

An ambitious research project headed by the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory and Department of Engineering aims to revolutionise sports coaching using advanced sensor networks.

For what is believed to be the first time in the event’s 155-year history, a Cambridge college will be contributing a garden to this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.