Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
09 June 2020An algorithm that analyses MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
The city rises: Cambridge archaeologists reveal an entire Roman city without digging
09 June 2020For the first time, a team of archaeologists has succeeded in mapping a complete Roman city, Falerii Novi in Italy, using advanced ground penetrating radar. Their approach could revolutionise the study of ancient settlements.
Codecheck confirms reproducibility of COVID-19 model results
09 June 2020Cambridge researcher confirms reproducibility of high-profile Imperial College coronavirus computational model.
Supporting people who are homeless during COVID-19, notes from Cambridge
08 June 2020Dr Johannes Lenhard from the Department of Social Anthropology has started a new project with homeless people and those who support them in Cambridge during the pandemic.
COVID-19: 'R' number increasing across England and highest in North West
05 June 2020The R number for COVID-19 – the number of people an infected individual passes the virus onto – has risen to above 1 in the North West of England and to 1 in the South West, according to the latest findings published by the Medical Research Council Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge. When R is greater than or equal to 1, it means transmission will be sustained.
Plastic: the new fantastic?
05 June 2020Hear how Cambridge researchers are working towards eliminating plastic waste and making best use of one of the most successful materials ever invented.
Opinion: the learning of scientific advisers is the other curve to consider
05 June 2020Policymakers around the world are relying on the expertise of scientists to help make decisions around the COVID-19 pandemic. But how do scientists learn to advise policymakers? Noam Obermeister from Cambridge’s Department of Geography argues that this has been overlooked in the past, and suggests how studying their learning might help us prepare for future emergencies.
Digital Mycenae
05 June 2020Explore the ancient Greek city of Mycenae in a newly released digital archive.
Bringing Cambridge University Libraries to you
04 June 2020We anticipate that by July 6, the University Library will begin to provide limited services for students and staff to pick up books ordered online.
Tackling COVID-19: Dr Sarah Caddy
04 June 2020Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Sarah Caddy was conducting research on a number of different viruses. “I was looking at how antibodies can neutralise rotavirus and influenza, to help develop better vaccine candidates,” she says, “so it wasn’t a huge leap to extend my research to include coronavirus.”
