Dragonsblood: the alchemy of paint
01 September 2009Through his exploration of the science of art, the recipes of medieval artists and the writings of alchemists, art conservation scientist Spike Bucklow sets out...
Switching on the power of stem cells
21 August 2009Scientists have uncovered a vital link in the chain of events that gives stem cells their remarkable properties.
You Are What You Listen To
21 August 2009It may not be possible to judge a book by its cover, but judging someone by the contents of their iTunes library could be a...
Decrease in delivery-related infant deaths in Scotland
14 August 2009A study has shown that over the last 20 years there has been a sharp decline in infant deaths during delivery for pregnancies which went...
High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilities
13 August 2009Rats fed a high-fat diet show a stark reduction in their physical endurance and a decline in their cognitive ability after just nine days, a...
Project aims to safeguard technology IP
10 August 2009A new research project has been launched by the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) to investigate how firms can acquire new technology while...
Genetic link to increased risk of ovarian cancer found
03 August 2009Scientists have located a region of DNA which – when altered – can increase the risk of ovarian cancer, according to research published in Nature...
BP Institute for Multiphase Flow
01 August 2009Understanding flow – whether it’s of oil, air, lubricants, lava, seawater or CO2 – lies at the heart of Cambridge’s BP Institute.
‘Elephant hunting’ with less risk
01 August 2009Cambridge scientists are helping to improve the chances of success of oil exploration in some of the Earth’s most hostile frontiers.
Clean power from coal
01 August 2009Coal – affordable and still abundant – but also the worst offender when it comes to fuel-associated carbon emissions. How well can coal be cleaned...