Zero interest and growing fast
25 April 2012From humble beginnings, Islamic finance is now a trillion dollar industry and growing at a rate some in the West find alarming. A new analysis...
Teaching old cells new tricks
24 April 2012Much hyped by the media, stem cells have tremendous power to improve human health. As part of the Cambridge Stem Cell Initiative, Dr Ludovic Vallier’s...
Chronic cocaine use may speed up ageing of brain
24 April 2012Research shows chronic users’ brains age dramatically faster than their non-drug using peers.
The greatest gift
23 April 2012The first comprehensive study of egg-sharing between women undergoing fertility treatment reveals striking empathy on the part of donors and recipients – and may dispel...
Hay gears up for Greek marathon
23 April 2012Following a successful talk at Hay in 2010, Professor Paul Cartledge will be playing a major part in a series of 10 discussions on Ancient...
Royal Society announces new Fellows
20 April 2012Six Cambridge researchers are among the 44 new Fellows announced by the Royal Society this week.
Hot baths extra – a glimpse into the making of Earth sciences
20 April 2012A display of material from the Sedgwick Museum records archive, on view to the public from tomorrow, offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives...
Leading the way - pioneering School for Public Health Research launches
19 April 2012Eight leading academic centres, including the Cambridge Institute for Public Health (CIPH), are to begin a collaboration that will play a key role in increasing...
Landmark breast cancer study paves way for tailored treatments
18 April 2012Researchers have identified 10 different types of the disease, laying groundwork for more effective, targeted treatment plans.
The Regius Professor Of Physic
18 April 2012A new Regius Professor of Physic at the University of Cambridge has been approved by Her Majesty The Queen to succeed Professor Sir Patrick Sissons...