Hints of life on another planet
Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious.
Have we finally discovered signs of life outside our solar system?
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Opinion - Whether democracy can survive artificial intelligence will depend on us
What is the best framework for the global governance of AI? For Professor Gina Neff, democracy’s survival depends on reimagining technologies to place accountability at their core.
Features - Using AI to protect nature and climate
Rebalancing the planet must happen faster. Cambridge researchers are using artificial intelligence to help. See how we're turbocharging the race to protect nature and climate...
News - A-level students see grades rise following STEM SMART initiative
More than 700 state school students who were given free weekly tutoring by Cambridge academics following the COVID-19 pandemic secured places at top universities and saw their A-level grades rise.
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Admissions - Subject Masterclasses: until Thursday 15 May
Explore your chosen subject in greater depth while experiencing typical undergraduate teaching at Cambridge with our Subject Masterclasses.
Admissions - AIM PhD: July 2025 to January 2026
Are you considering a PhD at Cambridge starting in 2026? Join AIM: PhD to receive 6 months of support preparing your PhD application. Apply by 18 May to join the programme.
Exhibitions - Curious Cures: until 6 December 2025
Health and disease in the medieval world – and how our ancestors sought to cure everything from infertility to constipation – are the focus of a major new exhibition at the University Library.
