Breakthrough study models dying stars in a lab
15 February 2013Researchers have successfully recreated the conditions close to the surface of a white dwarf, allowing them to examine what happens in one of the most...
Historic rivals join forces to save 1,000 years of Jewish history
15 February 2013Cambridge University Library and the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries have today announced their first ever joint fundraising campaign to purchase the £1.2 million ‘Lewis-Gibson...
Global economic institute creates partnership with Cambridge economists
15 February 2013In the wake of the global financial crisis, a new partnership plans to shake up economic thinking to reflect a rapidly changing world.
Women trafficked into crime in UK are imprisoned without support or protection
15 February 2013Research reveals extent of shortcomings in UK justice and immigration to adequately define and intervene in such cases.
Environmental factors determine whether immigrants are accepted by cooperatively breeding animals
15 February 2013Perceived risk of predation increased acceptance of immigrants into group.
Research suggests meerkat predator-scanning behaviour is altruistic
15 February 2013Meerkats are more likely to scan for predators from high vantage points or guard on their hind legs when young pups are present in the...
Monogamous birds read partner's food desires
15 February 2013Research suggests that Eurasian Jays might be able to determine aspects of the ‘internal life’ of their mate.
Cambridge uncovers the mysteries of science – with a little help from Sherlock Holmes
15 February 2013Nobel Prize winner John Gurdon will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Cambridge Science Festival – which features Sherlock Holmes star Benedict...
Dig into archaeology with actor and presenter Tony Robinson
15 February 2013Don’t miss the chance to hear actor and presenter Tony Robinson talking about his work with Channel 4’s Time Team in a public lecture on...
March of the superbugs
13 February 2013Scientists who recently discovered a new strain of superbug have now tracked its transmission between animals and humans.