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  2. Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have hit England…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/justinianic-plague-was-nothing-like-flu-and-may-have-hit-england-before-constantinople
    Thumbnail for Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have hit England before Constantinople | University of Cambridge 22 Nov 2021: For decades, historians have argued about the lethality of the disease; its social and economic impact; and the routes by which it spread.
  3. England on track to achieve elimination of HIV transmission by 2030…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/england-on-track-to-achieve-elimination-of-hiv-transmission-by-2030-as-model-shows-sharp-decrease-in
    Thumbnail for England on track to achieve elimination of HIV transmission by 2030 as model shows sharp decrease in HIV incidence | University of Cambridge 10 Jun 2021: HIV and STI tests are still available through sexual health clinics during the COVID pandemic. ... Many clinics offer online testing throughout the year – people can order tests on clinic websites, take them in the privacy of their own home, return by
  4. Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/large-scale-genetic-study-reveals-new-clues-for-the-shared-origins-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and
    Thumbnail for Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of irritable bowel syndrome and mental health disorders | University of Cambridge 5 Nov 2021: Diagnosis is usually made after considering other possible conditions (such as Crohn’s disease or bowel cancer), with clinical tests coming back ‘normal’.
  5. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant were more likely to be…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/patients-with-sars-cov-2-delta-variant-were-more-likely-to-be-admitted-to-hospital-compared-to
    Thumbnail for Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant were more likely to be admitted to hospital compared to patients with Alpha variant | University of Cambridge 31 Aug 2021: age, sex, ethnicity, deprivation, region of residence, date of positive test and vaccination status. ... It is still important that if you have COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and get a PCR test as soon as possible.”.
  6. Real-time drone intent monitoring could enable safer use of drones…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/real-time-drone-intent-monitoring-could-enable-safer-use-of-drones-and-prevent-a-repeat-of-2018
    Thumbnail for Real-time drone intent monitoring could enable safer use of drones and prevent a repeat of 2018 Gatwick incident | University of Cambridge 15 Sep 2021: In tests using real radar data, the Cambridge-developed solution was able to identify drones before they reached their next waypoint. ... In tests, our system was able to spot potential threats in seconds, but in a real scenario, those seconds or minutes
  7. Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mindfulness-can-improve-mental-health-and-wellbeing-but-unlikely-to-work-for-everyone
    Thumbnail for Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to work for everyone | University of Cambridge 11 Jan 2021: Mindfulness is typically defined as ‘the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the
  8. Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/teenagers-at-greatest-risk-of-self-harming-could-be-identified-almost-a-decade-earlier
    Thumbnail for Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost a decade earlier | University of Cambridge 15 Jun 2021: The team, based at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, found that while sleep problems and low self-esteem were common risk
  9. Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autism-rates-have-increased-and-show-differences-in-ethnic-minorities-and-links-to-social
    Thumbnail for Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities and links to social disadvantage | University of Cambridge 29 Mar 2021: Black and Chinese pupils were 26% and 38% more likely to be autistic respectively and autistic children were much more likely to face significant social
  10. Cambridge leads national drug trial to prevent deaths after COVID-19…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-leads-national-drug-trial-to-prevent-deaths-after-covid-19-patients-leave-hospital
    Thumbnail for Cambridge leads national drug trial to prevent deaths after COVID-19 patients leave hospital | University of Cambridge 25 Mar 2021: Centre. It will test a number of safe, existing drugs on patients across the UK in order to find effective treatments.
  11. New model improves accuracy of machine learning in COVID-19 diagnosis …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-model-improves-accuracy-of-machine-learning-in-covid-19-diagnosis-while-preserving-privacy
    Thumbnail for New model improves accuracy of machine learning in COVID-19 diagnosis while preserving privacy | University of Cambridge 16 Dec 2021: The researchers used two well-curated external validation datasets of appropriate size to test their model and ensure that it would work well on datasets from different hospitals or countries.
  12. Philosopher’s thumbs-down to social media ‘likes’ gets award…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/philosophers-thumbs-down-to-social-media-likes-gets-award-thumbs-up-from-royal-institute
    Thumbnail for Philosopher’s thumbs-down to social media ‘likes’ gets award thumbs-up from Royal Institute | University of Cambridge 12 May 2021: ‘Please Like This Paper’, published today (12 May 2021) in the Institute’s journal Philosophy, argues that while ‘like’ functions help social media users feel
  13. "It’s almost as if they don’t exist”: Education policy fails to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/its-almost-as-if-they-dont-exist-education-policy-fails-to-account-for-pmld-learners
    Thumbnail for "It’s almost as if they don’t exist”: Education policy fails to account for PMLD learners | University of Cambridge 9 Nov 2021: Most of the guidance that exists assumes their education can be rooted in neurotypical expectations about employment or making an economic contribution when the reality is they will probably never be
  14. A mental health revolution

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/a-mental-health-revolution
    Thumbnail for A mental health revolution 7 Oct 2021: Later, the invention of the iPad meant that specialised equipment and a trained professional to administer the tests were no longer required – the minimal instructions were incorporated into the test. ... Since August 2013, CANTAB and related tests
  15. Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/identification-of-violent-processes-that-cause-wheezing-could-lead-to-better-diagnosis-and-treatment
    Thumbnail for Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for lung disease | University of Cambridge 24 Feb 2021: A diagnostic based on this method would work by using a microphone – early tests were done using the in-built microphone on a normal smartphone – to record the frequency of the
  16. Queen Elizabeth I would tell Boris to tax the rich rather than cut…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/queen-elizabeth-i-would-tell-boris-to-tax-the-rich-rather-than-cut-universal-credit-a-new-book
    Thumbnail for Queen Elizabeth I would tell Boris to tax the rich rather than cut universal credit, a new book argues | University of Cambridge 11 Oct 2021: and suffered one of the highest death rates and worst economic contractions of the major world economies. ... Szreter’s research encompasses economic, social and public health history. He was the first non-American to win the American Public Health
  17. Extra classroom time may do little to help pupils recover lost…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/extra-classroom-time-may-do-little-to-help-pupils-recover-lost-learning-after-covid-19
    Thumbnail for Extra classroom time may do little to help pupils recover lost learning after COVID-19 | University of Cambridge 28 May 2021: It also points to research conducted in 2016 in which Key Stage 3 pupils’ test scores improved dramatically after a portion of their regular curriculum was replaced with training in metacognition –
  18. Global evidence for how EdTech can support pupils with disabilities…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/global-evidence-for-how-edtech-can-support-pupils-with-disabilities-is-thinly-spread-report-finds
    Thumbnail for Global evidence for how EdTech can support pupils with disabilities is ‘thinly spread’, report finds | University of Cambridge 26 Mar 2021: It also suggests, however, that there have been very few systematic attempts to test the effectiveness of these devices.
  19. Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/nature-has-enormous-potential-to-fight-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-in-the-uk-report
    Thumbnail for Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and biodiversity loss in the UK - report | University of Cambridge 12 May 2021: The report finds that nature-based solutions can provide a valuable contribution to climate change mitigation and can simultaneously protect and enhance biodiversity, improve human wellbeing, bring economic benefit, and provide
  20. Cancer rates in medieval Britain were around ten times higher than…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cancer-rates-in-medieval-britain-were-around-ten-times-higher-than-previously-thought-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Cancer rates in medieval Britain were around ten times higher than previously thought, study suggests | University of Cambridge 30 Apr 2021: The first study to use x-rays and CT scans to detect evidence of cancer among the skeletal remains of a pre-industrial population suggests that between 9-14%
  21. Innovating during a crisis: lessons for university-industry…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/business-and-enterprise/blog/innovating-during-a-crisis-lessons-for-university-industry-partnerships-in-a-post-covid-world
    16 Mar 2021: its effect on universities and their ability to contribute to innovation through the crisis, the economic recovery and beyond. . ... We also explored how universities may shift their strategic priorities to help drive the post-pandemic economic recovery.
  22. Mothers can influence offspring’s height, lifespan and disease risk…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mothers-can-influence-offsprings-height-lifespan-and-disease-risk-in-unexpected-ways-through-their
    Thumbnail for Mothers can influence offspring’s height, lifespan and disease risk in unexpected ways – through their mitochondria | University of Cambridge 17 May 2021: The study, published today in Nature Genetics, found that genetic variants in the DNA of mitochondria could increase the risk of developing these conditions,
  23. Spread of Delta SARS-CoV-2 variant driven by combination of immune…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/spread-of-delta-sars-cov-2-variant-driven-by-combination-of-immune-escape-and-increased-infectivity
    Thumbnail for Spread of Delta SARS-CoV-2 variant driven by combination of immune escape and increased infectivity | University of Cambridge 6 Sep 2021: The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, which has become the dominant variant in countries including India and the UK, has most likely spread through its ability to
  24. Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/simple-treatment-during-pregnancy-can-protect-baby-from-memory-problems-in-later-life-study-in-rats
    Thumbnail for Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life, study in rats suggests | University of Cambridge 21 Apr 2021: Following birth, the baby rats were raised to four months old, equivalent to early adulthood in humans, and then performed various tests to assess locomotion, anxiety, spatial learning and memory.
  25. Hospital-acquired COVID-19 tends to be picked up from other patients, …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/hospital-acquired-covid-19-tends-to-be-picked-up-from-other-patients-not-from-healthcare-workers
    Thumbnail for Hospital-acquired COVID-19 tends to be picked up from other patients, not from healthcare workers | University of Cambridge 24 Aug 2021: The study provides previously unprecedented detail on how infections might spread in a hospital context, showing that a minority of individuals can cause most
  26. Brand-new Design Tripos brings arts and science together in one…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/brand-new-design-tripos-brings-arts-and-science-together-in-one-degree
    Thumbnail for Brand-new Design Tripos brings arts and science together in one degree | University of Cambridge 1 Nov 2021: Studio work and practical skills, including drawing, writing, coding, and fabricating, will complement taught courses in the humanities, social and natural sciences, and mathematics - bringing historical, cultural, ecological and economic context.
  27. Thought experiment on post-COVID Cambridge suggests that for…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/thought-experiment-on-post-covid-cambridge-suggests-that-for-universities-blending-is-a-new
    Thumbnail for Thought experiment on post-COVID Cambridge suggests that for universities, blending is a new beginning | University of Cambridge 28 Jan 2021: The finding comes from a study which began when the UK first went into lockdown in March 2020, forcing universities to move some teaching online. Ten months
  28. Scientists set out immediate actions and future research priorities…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-set-out-immediate-actions-and-future-research-priorities-to-help-uk-to-reach-net-zero
    Thumbnail for Scientists set out immediate actions and future research priorities to help UK to reach net zero target | University of Cambridge 25 Aug 2021: Nature-based Solutions (NbS) – key actions that can work with nature to address climate change and biodiversity loss across all sectors, while also supporting economic recovery – are highlighted separately.
  29. High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/high-insulin-levels-during-childhood-a-risk-for-mental-health-problems-later-in-life-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems later in life, study suggests | University of Cambridge 13 Jan 2021: The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, used a sample of over 10,000 people to study how insulin levels and body mass index (BMI) in childhood may
  30. Cambridge leads trial to see if tapeworm drug can boost protection…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-leads-trial-to-see-if-tapeworm-drug-can-boost-protection-from-covid-19-among-vulnerable
    Thumbnail for Cambridge leads trial to see if tapeworm drug can boost protection from COVID-19 among vulnerable | University of Cambridge 22 Mar 2021: Early tests revealed niclosamide could stop SARS-CoV-2 multiplying and entering cells of the upper airways.
  31. How accurate were early expert predictions on COVID-19, and how did…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/how-accurate-were-early-expert-predictions-on-covid-19-and-how-did-they-compare-to-the-public
    Thumbnail for How accurate were early expert predictions on COVID-19, and how did they compare to the public? | University of Cambridge 5 May 2021: get. “We wanted to test how accurate some of these predictions from people with this kind of expertise were, and importantly, see how they compared to the public.”.
  32. New results deal a blow to the theoretical sterile neutrino |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-results-deal-a-blow-to-the-theoretical-sterile-neutrino
    Thumbnail for New results deal a blow to the theoretical sterile neutrino | University of Cambridge 29 Oct 2021: Share. Published. 29 Oct 2021. Image. Teams prepare to move the MicroBooNE cryostat from DZero to the Liquid Argon Test Facility (LArTF), USA.
  33. How mass testing helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at the…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/screeningprogramme
    Thumbnail for How mass testing helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at the University of Cambridge 1 Jun 2021: Over the study period, 50,376 swabs were screened, using only 16,945 tests. ... We’ve shown that it’s possible to do this at scale by pooling samples, making it logistically and economically viable, without compromising test performance.
  34. UN Secretary-General's remarks (2021) | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/how-the-university-and-colleges-work/processes/honorary-degrees/un-secretary-generals-remarks-2021
    3 Nov 2021: Cambridge has enduring links with global governance and the United Nations, from John Maynard Keynes, who played such an important role in establishing international economic institutions after the Second World War,
  35. Hunting for COVID-19 variants

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/varianthunters
    Thumbnail for Hunting for COVID-19 variants 22 Mar 2021: T is for testing. Our ‘gold standard’ tests for COVID-19, known as PCR tests, could be altered by mutations in the genome. ... This is under regular review to ensure that tests do not become so affected that they report a false negative result.
  36. West Cambridge Innovation District will create new destination…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/west-cambridge-innovation-district-will-create-new-destination-quarter-and-put-the-science-on-show
    Thumbnail for West Cambridge Innovation District will create new destination quarter and ‘put the science on show’ | University of Cambridge 29 Jul 2021: The restyled site will build on Cambridge’s innovation success and support the region's economic recovery post-pandemic. ... The development of West Cambridge will support the region's economic recovery post-pandemic and nurture the entrepreneurial
  37. Asymptomatic screening and genome sequencing help Cambridge…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/asymptomatic-screening-and-genome-sequencing-help-cambridge-understand-spread-of-sars-cov-2-among
    Thumbnail for Asymptomatic screening and genome sequencing help Cambridge understand spread of SARS-CoV-2 among its students | University of Cambridge 11 Jan 2021: Around 12,000 students living in College accommodation (80% of eligible students) signed up to the asymptomatic screening programme, which uses a pooled sample approach to reduce the number of tests ... In addition, the University offers tests to
  38. First spaceflight for Gates Cambridge Scholar

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/kaylabarron
    Thumbnail for First spaceflight for Gates Cambridge Scholar 17 Dec 2021: In addition to exploring the Moon they will learn how to live and operate on the surface of another celestial body and test the technologies needed to send astronauts on missions
  39. Artificial pancreas trialled for outpatients with type 2 diabetes for …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/artificial-pancreas-trialled-for-outpatients-with-type-2-diabetes-for-first-time
    Thumbnail for Artificial pancreas trialled for outpatients with type 2 diabetes for first time | University of Cambridge 4 Aug 2021: Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for just under a third (30%) of cases. As the number of people living with type 2 diabetes
  40. University’s expertise advises on West Cambridge Site trial of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/universitys-expertise-advises-on-west-cambridge-site-trial-of-self-driving-shuttle
    Thumbnail for University’s expertise advises on West Cambridge Site trial of self-driving shuttle | University of Cambridge 27 May 2021: vehicles from the test track to the open road.
  41. Bamboo bats... Howzat?!

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/bamboo-cricket-bats
    Thumbnail for Bamboo bats... Howzat?! 10 May 2021: Bamboo cricket bats are stronger, offer a better ‘sweet-spot’ and deliver more energy to the ball than those made from traditional willow, tests showed. ... Test match: Willow v Bamboo. In the nineteenth century, cricket bat makers experimented with
  42. Former coal mining communities have less faith in politics than other …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/former-coal-mining-communities-have-less-faith-in-politics-than-other-left-behind-areas
    Thumbnail for Former coal mining communities have less faith in politics than other 'left behind' areas | University of Cambridge 20 Sep 2021: neighbourhoods. Residents of coalfield areas are less likely than their socio-economic counterparts to have voted in the last election, are much less likely to say they intend to vote in ... For people in communities that saw sudden and rapid economic
  43. Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in the University of Cambridge…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/documents/genomic-epidemiology-sars-cov-2-university-of-cambridge.pdf
    8 Jan 2021: Term week Number of student tests performed. Positive samples. Positive samples (Ct 32). ... Furthermore, individuals affiliated with the University may have accessed the Test and Trace service and therefore provide a false signal for community
  44. European lakes potential hotspots of microplastic pollution

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/microplastic-pollution
    Thumbnail for European lakes potential hotspots of microplastic pollution 14 Sep 2021: Future studies are needed to isolate microorganisms from the natural environment and test their ability to degrade microplastics and fibres.
  45. Cambridge Foundation Year offers new route to undergraduate study for …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-foundation-year-offers-new-route-to-undergraduate-study-for-educationally-and-socially
    Thumbnail for Cambridge Foundation Year offers new route to undergraduate study for educationally and socially disadvantaged students | University of Cambridge 13 Jan 2021: It is expected that the Foundation Year will further increase the proportion of Cambridge students from state schools, low progression postcodes and from areas of socio-economic deprivation.
  46. ENTERPRISING MINDS

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/enterprisingminds
    Thumbnail for ENTERPRISING MINDS 20 Oct 2021: His management training has included the Royal College of Art, London School of Economics, MIT Sloan, Harvard Business School and INSEAD (Singapore).
  47. Trinity Challenge announces inaugural winners | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/trinity-challenge-announces-inaugural-winners
    Thumbnail for Trinity Challenge announces inaugural winners | University of Cambridge 25 Jun 2021: Solution uses data from routine blood tests and powerful AI-based techniques to provide a ‘tsunami-like’ early warning system for new disease outbreaks. ... throughout the pandemic the rich data from 2.8 million full blood count tests.”.
  48. Thumbnail for Urban crime fell by over a third around the world during COVID-19 shutdowns 2 Jun 2021: The research team found no overall relationship between measures such as school closures or economic support and crime rates during lockdowns.
  49. Professor Mary Beard's 'retirement present' will fund…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-mary-beards-retirement-present-will-fund-cambridge-classics-students-from-under
    Thumbnail for Professor Mary Beard's 'retirement present' will fund Cambridge Classics students from under-represented backgrounds | University of Cambridge 14 May 2021: Foundation Year to further increase the proportion of Cambridge students from state schools, low progression postcodes and from areas of socio-economic deprivation.
  50. Thumbnail for These birds will soon go extinct. But their disappearance need not be in vain. 19 May 2021: But if they do go extinct in the next fifty years, they are at least a useful test case to validate climate models that inform a lot of conservation work,” said
  51. Bookings open for the first Cambridge Festival

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridgefestival
    Thumbnail for Bookings open for the first Cambridge Festival 22 Feb 2021: humanity’s most pressing issues, from pandemics, climate change and global economics, to human rights and the future of democracy.

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