Energy

Topic description and stories

Research is tackling the need to reduce energy demand, maintain energy supply, increase the efficiency of energy-requiring processes, and develop policy and pricing strategies. To find out more about our research in energy, visit the Energy Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) website.

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...

‘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.

BP Institute for Multiphase Flow

01 Aug 2009

Understanding flow – whether it’s of oil, air, lubricants, lava, seawater or CO2 – lies at the heart of Cambridge’s BP Institute.

Lighting for the 21st century

01 Aug 2009

A remarkable light-emitting material, gallium nitride, could slash electricity consumption, purify water and kill superbugs.

Plastic Logic: from innovation to impact

01 Aug 2009

The path from innovation to impact can be long and complex. Here we describe the fascinating story behind the development of a new type of electronic...

Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide

19 May 2009

Chinese, Indian, American and British scientists have released a conference declaration urging a region-by-region response to increased water...

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EU funding boost for obesity research

18 May 2009

A new European research consortium, in which Cambridge will play a major role, is to receive 3 million Euros to conduct research into the escalating...

Cambridge academics elected as Fellows of the Royal Society

15 May 2009

Nine of the 44 new Royal Society Fellows announced today are Cambridge academics. Their election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society recognises...

Cambridge research to explore the origins of the universe

15 May 2009

Cambridge University researchers are casting their gaze back to the start of the universe following the launch last week of two of the most expensive...