Thousands of UK schoolchildren to take part in major study of social media use and teen mental health
20 Jan 2026A trial that will put a daily limit on the social media use of thousands of Bradford teenagers is set to begin this year. It will be the largest...
‘Revoice’ device gives stroke patients their voice back
19 Jan 2026Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability to communicate...
World’s vast plant knowledge not being fully exploited to tackle biodiversity and climate challenges, warn researchers
09 Jan 2026An international group of researchers says that biodiversity conservation and scientific research are not benefiting from the vast knowledge about...
‘Personality test’ shows how AI chatbots mimic human traits – and how they can be manipulated
18 Dec 2025Researchers have developed the first scientifically validated ‘personality test’ framework for popular AI chatbots, and have shown that chatbots not...
Cambridge AI spinout is helping factories become more productive, lower energy use and reduce emissions
18 Dec 2025University of Cambridge spinout Matta has raised $14 million in funding to transform how products are designed and manufactured.
We may never be able to tell if AI becomes conscious, argues philosopher
18 Dec 2025This gulf in knowledge could be exploited by a tech industry intent on selling the “next level of AI cleverness”, argues Dr Tom McClelland.
Price of a bot army revealed across hundreds of online platforms
11 Dec 2025The first global index tracking real-time prices for buying fake account verifications on 500+ online platforms in every country has been launched by...
Can AI be a good creative partner?
11 Dec 2025What generative AI typically does best – recognise patterns and predict the next step in a sequence – can seem fundamentally at odds with the...
Cambridge geochemist keeps eye out for polar bears while rehearsing steps for dance world championships
11 Dec 2025Dr Carrie Soderman – who is investigating rare earth elements – says she took any opportunity she could to stay on top of her routine during downtime...
Cambridge spinout Nu Quantum attracts $60 million investment for quantum computer networking
10 Dec 2025Nu Quantum has secured $60 million investment to grow its quantum computer networking business, the largest early (Series A) funding round achieved...
Sera Markoff appointed 17th Plumian Professor of Astronomy at University of Cambridge
10 Dec 2025Black hole expert is latest in line of distinguished astronomers to hold professorship – including Sir Arthur Eddington, Sir Fred Hoyle, and Lord...
Roland Sinker CBE to develop University roadmap for inclusive innovation and growth in Cambridge
09 Dec 2025The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Deborah Prentice, has asked Roland Sinker CBE , CEO of Cambridge University Hospitals...