From solar power to patient care
Professor Sam Stranks is using science to solve some of our most pressing climate and health challenges, and helping school children address their climate anxiety. Find out what makes him tick
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News - Volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death
Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence that led to the devastation of the Black Death in Europe.
News - 200 millionth Isaac Science question
The University of Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform – used by more than 3,000 schools across the UK each year – this week saw its 200 millionth question attempted by a student.
News - Fossils reveal anacondas have been giants for over 12 million years
A University of Cambridge-led team has reconstructed ancient anacondas from 12.4-million-year-old fossils discovered in Venezuela, to find these tropical snakes were a whopping 5.2 metres long.
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Festival - Celebrating a trailblazer: Friday 5 December to Sunday 7 December
Newnham College is honouring one of its alumnae, the pioneering astrophysicist Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. The College is marking the 125th anniversary of her birth and the centenary of her groundbreaking thesis with a weekend of astronomy, music and talks.
Family - Cambridge Botanic Lights: until Tuesday 23 December
Cambridge University Botanic Garden is transformed into a spectacular illuminated trail celebrating the extraordinary world of plants. Expect a breathtaking blend of light, sound, and nature: perfect for a memorable night out this winter.
Exhibitions - Made in Ancient Egypt - until Sunday 12 April 2026
From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? Find out at the Fitzwilliam Museum's exhibition.
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