Volcanoes: risk, uncertainty and the next big eruption
23 October 2012As earthquake experts worldwide reflect on an Italian court’s ruling to convict scientists on manslaughter charges for failing to predict the L’Aquila earthquake of 2009,...
The West 'has had its day'
23 October 2012Western culture could be transformed by the rise of the BRICs countries, a debate at the Festival of Ideas will hear this week.
The future of flying
23 October 2012Aircraft that work together to solve complicated mathematical problems and airports with more flexibly used runways could be the future of flying, according to studies...
Professor David Ford awarded Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation
23 October 2012This year’s Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation will be presented to Prof. David Ford, Founder and Director of the Cambridge Interfaith Programme.
Darwinian ideas explored on the big screen
21 October 2012Charles Darwin’s relevance to today’s society will be explored in a four film series at Cambridge Arts Picturehouse from Monday.
Opening new windows on the Universe
20 October 2012Advances in telescope technology being developed at Cambridge will drive a revolutionary period of discovery in astronomy.
Challenging “us versus them”
19 October 2012A series of programmes which aim to address and counteract radical thought in British youth is now being adapted for use across Europe.
Apocalyptic thinking and urban resilience
19 October 2012Through analysis of human resilience, particularly in cities, Professor Ash Amin believes that state guarantees of welfare and infrastructure will prove vital for our future...
Privacy by design
18 October 2012New research aims to ensure that we can exploit the full benefits of the digital world and still protect our online privacy.
Scientists build a clearer picture of the spread of bovine tuberculosis
18 October 2012Each year thousands of cattle are slaughtered to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis. New research reveals that testing misses many animals harbouring the disease...