The Channel: a historian’s view of an iconic stretch of water
30 March 2016Water joins as well as divides – and maritime communities often defy the borders imposed by the state. In the first book of its kind,...
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Water joins as well as divides – and maritime communities often defy the borders imposed by the state. In the first book of its kind,...
For the eighth year running, the Cambridge Series at the prestigious Hay Festival will showcase a broad range of the University's research excellence.
Abnormal cells in the early embryo are not necessarily a sign that a baby will be born with a birth defect such as Down’s syndrome,...
Researchers have found that quantum effects are the reason that hydrogen sulphide – which has the distinct smell of rotten eggs –behaves as a superconductor...
On the eve of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, Dr Edward Wilson-Lee explores the remarkable ways in which the works of England’s greatest poet-playwright...
Perovskite materials can recycle light particles – a finding which could lead to a new generation of affordable, high-performance solar cells.
Smoking increases an individual’s risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) – and makes the infection worse – because it causes vital immune cells to become clogged...
Genetic ‘signatures’ of early-stage embryos confirm that our development begins to take shape as early as the second day after conception, when we are a...
An individual’s likelihood to donate to charity – and the amount they donate – depends on whether they feel superior or inferior to others, which...
The University of Cambridge is to launch a major new research project to study the benefits of multilingualism to individuals and society, and transform attitudes...