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The climate crisis and biodiversity losses are affecting the planet at an alarming pace. Cambridge researchers are helping the response to these threats, building resilience, supporting the transition from fossil fuels to a zero-carbon future, and enabling us to act sustainably to protect the planet's precious resources and reduce waste.

The climate crisis: towards zero carbon

26 February 2020

Sir David Attenborough, Dr Jane Goodall DBE and leading Cambridge University researchers talk about the urgency of climate crisis – and some of the solutions that will take us towards zero carbon.

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Dr Andrea Ferrari

Royal Society award given to Cambridge academic

21 Jun 2010

The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, has recognised the work of Dr Andrea Ferrari at the Department of Engineering with one of...

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Timeless Books

Newman: The Catholic pin-up pinned down

02 Jun 2010

John Cornwell, director of Jesus College's Science and Human Dimension project, is also the author of a new biography of Cardinal John Henry Newman...

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A Class Apart

26 May 2010

Despite our best efforts, social mobility in the UK does not seem to be improving. Diane Reay, Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge...

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Flower

Seeding growth: plant sciences

01 May 2010

The study of plants is blossoming in Cambridge, with new facilities, new research and soon a major new institute.

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Computing for the Future of the Planet

Computing for the Future of the Planet wins Google funding

01 May 2010

A gift from Google will help Computing for the Future of the Planet.

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library light

Libraries and light

01 May 2010

Research in the Department of Architecture aims to reveal the creative potential of light in the design of contemporary libraries.

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Drax Power Station

Towards a smarter electricity future

01 Oct 2009

The Electricity Policy Research Group – a programme that spans the Faculty of Economics and Judge Business School – is providing world-class analysis...

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Recharging energy research

28 Sep 2009

A new phase of research harnessing materials for rechargeable batteries is beginning in the Department of Chemistry.

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Industry

Call to drive the next industrial revolution

23 Sep 2009

Industrialists, academics and government should join forces to drive a new industrial revolution which would help tackle climate change, says a new...

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Business leaders call for ambitious global deal on climate change

22 Sep 2009

The business leaders of over 500 companies from around the world will this morning publish The Copenhagen Communiqué calling on world...

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Poppy the rat says hello

High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilities

13 Aug 2009

Rats fed a high-fat diet show a stark reduction in their physical endurance and a decline in their cognitive ability after just nine days, a new...

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‘Elephant hunting’ with less risk

01 Aug 2009

Cambridge scientists are helping to improve the chances of success of oil exploration in some of the Earth’s most hostile frontiers.

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