Delaying gratification
20 March 2009Whether saving for retirement or living a healthier lifestyle, a new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology hopes to inform policymakers about...
Sustainable energy – without the hot air
13 March 2009How easy is it to kick our fossil fuel habit? Could Britain live on its own renewables? Professor David Mackay, from the Department of Physics,...
Vikings offered early lessons in effective immigration
13 March 2009New evidence which reveals how the Vikings successfully blended into British and Irish culture long before they were consigned to history as barbaric raiders is...
Cambridge confirmed as global leader in health science
09 March 2009The strength of Cambridge as a globally-competitive centre for biomedical research, clinical education and healthcare innovation was confirmed today by the UK's Department of Health.
Men hit harder by credit crunch stress
06 March 2009Men who think they may lose their jobs are likely to become more depressed and anxious than women, even though they claim to be less...
New research provides insight into cause of type 1 diabetes
05 March 2009Scientists from Cambridge University have discovered four rare mutations of a gene associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) that reduce the risk of developing the...
Prototype green home unveiled
18 February 2009A zero-carbon home which could become a template for larger-scale production in the UK has been unveiled.
New research contributes to pedigree dogs debate
13 February 2009Urgent action is needed to safeguard the welfare of pedigree dogs, according to a new independent scientific report commissioned by the RSPCA and led by...
Second-hand smoke linked to cognitive impairment
12 February 2009Exposure to second-hand smoke could increase the risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, according to research published by Dr David Llewellyn...
New research provides insight into compulsive gambling
11 February 2009Why do people gamble if they know that the house always wins? Researchers at the University of Cambridge argue that near-misses, where the gambler narrowly...