Under the Microscope #1 & #2 - Small things, big thinking
19 January 2012Using an electron microscope it’s possible for the human eye to see in minute detail the foot of the fruit fly – an appendage that...
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Using an electron microscope it’s possible for the human eye to see in minute detail the foot of the fruit fly – an appendage that...
Mary Anning’s fossil discoveries revealed an ‘ancient Dorset’, and were influential contributions to the blossoming science of palaeontology during the early 19th century.
An unpublished Rupert Brooke poem will sit alongside some of Cambridge University Library’s greatest treasures when a free exhibition of highlights from its priceless collections...
Analysis of the FirstStop initiative reveals that the service saves money and improves quality of life.
Tuesday 17 January 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the first British team reaching the South Pole. Founded as a memorial to Captain Scott and...
Newly discovered family of genes could help us breed grasses with improved properties for food and fuel.
Scientists have created cells which make up the walls of blood vessels; research could lead to new treatments and better screening for cardiovascular disease.
A comprehensive exploration into Gothic cathedrals and their place in medieval society will be the focus of a series of Cambridge University Slade Lectures in...
Researchers find that African bats have antibodies that neutralise a deadly virus.
One in four of us suffer from mental illness at some point in our lives – but the stigma surrounding mental health has proved hard...