Why our brain cells may prevent us burning fat when we’re dieting
23 May 2017A study carried out in mice may help explain why dieting can be an inefficient way to lose weight: key brain cells act as a...
Himalayan powerhouses: how Sherpas have evolved superhuman energy efficiency
22 May 2017Sherpas have evolved to become superhuman mountain climbers, extremely efficient at producing the energy to power their bodies even when oxygen is scarce, suggests new...
Brains or beauty? People perceive attractive scientists as more interesting but less able, studies show
22 May 2017If you think of good science communicators, it’s likely that the names Brian Cox, Alice Roberts or Neil deGrasse Tyson may come to mind. But do you consider...
New details of TRAPPIST-1 system’s outermost planet confirm earlier predictions
22 May 2017An international team of astronomers, including researchers from the University of Cambridge, used data gathered by the Kepler Space Telescope to observe and confirm details...
Brexit: people are angry but looking for compromise, research finds
22 May 2017Researchers engaged with people across the East of England and found anxiety and resentment, as well as a broad consensus that the UK should remain in the...
‘Saddle-shaped’ universe could undermine general relativity
22 May 2017Researchers have shown how singularities – which are normally only found at the centre of black holes and hidden from view – could exist in highly curved...
Opinion: Maintaining the same weight as you age may prevent diabetes – even if you’re overweight to begin with
19 May 2017Dr Adina Feldman, writing for The Conversation, looks at how diabetes can be prevented even in people who are moderately overweight.
Saving a renaissance masterpiece: Fitzwilliam Museum wins award for decade-long restoration
19 May 2017A ten-year research and restoration project to save one of the Fitzwilliam Museum’s Renaissance masterpieces was rewarded with a major national accolade this week.
Scientists construct a stable one-dimensional metallic material
19 May 2017Researchers have developed the world’s thinnest metallic nanowire, which could be used to miniaturise many of the electronic components we use every day.
Icy ring around young planetary system has similar chemical fingerprint to our solar system
18 May 2017An international team of astronomers, including researchers from the University of Cambridge, has made the most detailed image of the ring of dusty debris surrounding...