Satellite images reveal dramatic loss of global wetlands over past two decades
13 May 2022An analysis of over a million satellite images has revealed that 4,000 square kilometres of tidal wetlands have been lost globally over twenty years.
Algae-powered computing: scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell
12 May 2022Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year – and counting – using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small devices.
150-year-old specimens that proved some mammals lay eggs
12 May 2022The specimens, collected in the late 1800s by the scientist William Caldwell, were found in the stores of Cambridge’s University Museum of Zoology.
Our world-leading research: REF 2021
12 May 2022Cambridge’s global reputation is recognised by the Research Excellence Framework, with 93% of our overall submissions rated as world-leading or internationally-excellent.
Opinion: I spent three years in a paedophile hunting team – here’s what I learned
12 May 2022Professor Mark de Rond from Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his three years embedded with one of the UK's most prolific paedophile hunting teams, in this article for The Conversation.
Cambridge researchers recognised by 2022 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships
11 May 2022Eight Cambridge University researchers are among the 60 biomedical and health scientists elected by the Academy of Medical Sciences to its Fellowship programme.
Scientists publish first real-world data from Africa looking at immune response to AZ/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine
11 May 2022Scientists have released the first real-world data from Africa on the effectiveness of two doses of AstraZeneca/ChaAd0x-1 COVID-19 vaccination, showing that while protective against SARS-CoV-2, immunity against the Delta and Omicron variants was lower, even in the context of prior infection or infection after vaccination.
Nine Cambridge scientists among the new 2022 Fellows announced by the Royal Society
10 May 2022The nine Cambridge researchers were all selected for their exceptional contributions to science.
‘Stressed’ cells offer clues to eliminating build-up of toxic proteins in dementia
06 May 2022It’s often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up of tangles of proteins commonly seen in dementia.
Protected areas saw dramatic spikes in fires during COVID lockdowns, study finds
05 May 2022Scientists suggest that some staffing of protected areas should be considered “essential services” in future crises.
