Opinion: No giant leap for mankind: why we’ve been looking at human evolution in the wrong way
14 June 2016Robert Foley (Department of Archaeology and Anthropology) discusses the cumulative processes by which we became human.
Darwin’s 'true century' was delayed until animal biographies illuminated social evolution
14 June 2016Over the last fifty years, long-term studies following individual animals over entire lifespans have allowed insight into the evolutionary influence of social behaviour – finally...
Nano ‘hall of mirrors’ causes molecules to mix with light
13 June 2016Researchers have successfully used quantum states to mix a molecule with light at room temperature, which will aid in the exploration of quantum technologies and...
How to build a healthier city
13 June 2016Life in towns and cities can grind you down, but putting health and wellbeing at the centre of new housing and infrastructure developments could make...
Opinion: Women are far more anxious than men – here’s the science
10 June 2016Olivia Remes (Cambridge Institute of Public Health) discusses why women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men.
Going green: why don't we all do it?
10 June 2016From wind turbines and solar photovoltaics to grey water recycling and electric vehicles, technology is making it ever easier for us to be green –...
Opinion: Translation: a bridge between languages that can foster cultural equality
09 June 2016Marcus Tomalin (Department of Engineering) discusses the role of translation in social inequality and social justice.
Opinion: When it comes to sugary drinks, people prefer a nudge than a tax
09 June 2016Theresa Marteau (Behaviour and Health Research Unit) discusses how to get people to consume less sugar.
Cellulose: new understanding could lead to tailored biofuels
09 June 2016In the search for low emission plant-based fuels, new research may help avoid having to choose between growing crops for food or fuel.
Just your cup of tea: the history (and health claims) of the nation’s favourite brew
09 June 2016How do you take your tea – with a drop of poisonous chemicals or a spoonful of sheep dung? Throughout history, the health benefits –...