Search engine data reveals Russian discontent after invasion of Ukraine
17 May 2023Russian military mobilisations saw huge spikes in anti-regime web searches, according to a study of search trends from Google and Yandex.
New, handwritten Maimonides texts discovered at Cambridge University Library
11 May 2023900-year-old paper fragment verified as the handwriting of legendary philosopher Maimonides.
Obesity accelerates loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity, study finds
11 May 2023The protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have found. The study suggests that people with obesity are likely to need more frequent booster doses to maintain their immunity.
Cambridge University excels in BUCS Athletics Championships and secures historic Varsity Boxing win
11 May 2023Cambridge University athletes showcased their talent and competitive spirit in two thrilling sports events recently, the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Outdoor Athletics Championships and the Amateur Boxing Varsity.
Sustainable solar cell material shown to be highly promising for medical imaging
10 May 2023Using X-rays to see inside the human body has revolutionised non-invasive medical diagnostics. However, the dose of X-rays required for imaging is far higher than background levels, due to the poor performance of the detector materials currently available. This can cause harm to patients, and in some cases even cancer.
Exceptional scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2023
10 May 2023Seven outstanding Cambridge researchers have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences and the oldest science academy in continuous existence.
US gun violence: half of people from Chicago witness a shooting by age 40, study suggests
09 May 2023Study following thousands of Chicagoans from across the city over a 25-year period found that 50% of the study participants had seen a shooting before middle age.
The King breaks ground on Cambridge’s New Whittle Laboratory
09 May 2023His Majesty The King visited the University of Cambridge today, in his first public engagement following the Coronation.
Botanic Garden's Black Pine lit by eco-bikes during spectacular Coronation light show
08 May 2023The Pinus nigra - along with student, Garden staff and vounteer cyclists - featured in BBC Studio’s 'Lighting up the Nation' Coronation Concert celebrations.
Coronation marked by University during special service at Great St Mary's
07 May 2023The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III was marked by a special service at Great St Mary’s, the University Church, on Sunday, 7 May
