Free tech eliminates the fear of public speaking
14 March 2025Cambridge scientist launches free AI-enabled virtual reality platform that transforms users into skilled and confident public speakers.
Spinning, twisted light could power next-generation electronics
13 March 2025Researchers have advanced a decades-old challenge in the field of organic semiconductors, opening new possibilities for the future of electronics.
Routine asthma test more reliable in the morning and has seasonal effects
12 March 2025A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, Cambridge researchers have found.
When inflammation goes too far
11 March 2025Clare Bryant, Professor of Innate Immunity, is a molecular detective. Clare allows us to see how inflammation functions across species, and when our defence systems...
Too Hot to Think Straight, Too Cold to Panic
10 March 2025Researchers from the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) offer a strong case for investing in climate mitigation and adaptation to avoid damage...
Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese
06 March 2025Researchers at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with...
News article or big oil ad?
06 March 2025A sneaky form of advertising favoured by oil giants influences public opinion with climate action misperceptions, but researchers are studying potential solutions.
Pledge to phase out toxic lead ammunition in UK hunting by 2025 has failed
06 March 2025A voluntary pledge made by UK shooting organisations in 2020 to replace lead shot with non-toxic alternatives by 2025 has failed, analysis by Cambridge researchers...
Scientists discover how aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading
05 March 2025Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system.
Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage
03 March 2025A ‘chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication’ is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed...