A truly green way to power our devices
At a time when 'being green' matters more than ever, a team of Cambridge researchers has devised a way to power electronic devices that's taken...
University receives $34.5 million donation for autism research
The University of Cambridge has received US$34.5 million from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang to support research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of autistic...
COVID-19 vaccine boosters may help protect against future animal coronaviruses
COVID-19 vaccine boosters not only protect against SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind the most recent pandemic – but may also help protect against some future...
Repurposed epilepsy drug could be used to boost vaccine protection among elderly
A drug commonly used to treat epilepsy could be repurposed to significantly boost the response to vaccines in humans, helping protect those for whom the...
Physical pressure could make EV batteries last twice as long and reduce environmental impact
The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialised materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research.
Does the Declaration of Independence still matter?
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, some of Cambridge's leading experts on US history share their thoughts on the declaration that...
New film captures mycorrhiza in motion for the first time
Dr Jennifer McGaley explains how her 56-hour marathon opened up the mysterious life of fungi.
What’s causing so many disease outbreaks - and can we stop them in time?
Global changes are driving the emergence of dangerous new infectious diseases and accelerating their spread. Cambridge scientists are working to stay one step ahead -...
Pandemic grade inflation strengthened university prospects for both private school and disadvantaged students
The first empirical evidence of how A-Level grading in the pandemic affected university applications corroborates concerns about disproportionate benefits for private schools.
First use of precision editing to study human embryo development reveals role of master gene
Scientists have, for the first time, used an extremely precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function in human embryos. They found...