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Walking you dog in the snow? Cambridge University vet Charlotte has some advice if you are about to go out or if they have just come back in.

Climate changes from millions of years ago are recorded at daily rate in ancient sea shells, new research shows. A huge X-ray microscope has revealed growth bands in plankton shells that show how shell chemistry records the sea temperature. The results could allow scientists to chart short timescale changes in ocean temperatures hundreds of millions of years ago. This video shows computerised

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman turned a Yorkshire clergyman into a literary celebrity. Three hundred years after his birth on 24 November 1713, Laurence Sterne's quirky take on the novel continues to inspire. Dr Mary Newbould explores Sterne's lasting impact.

Our society is more unequal than ever, as the top 1% control over 44% of the world’s wealth while 689 million people are living on less than $1.90 per day. In this episode, we asked our guests what the future of fairness, justice, and equality should look like, and how their research can help to bring about a fairer society. Alexa Hagerty and Natalie Jones shared how injustice can be thought of

Go Viral! is a new game developed in partnership between the UK Government and the University of Cambridge to help fight the ‘infodemic’: the deluge of false information about COVID-19. Based on ‘inoculation theory’, the game simulates an environment for users to play the role of a fake news producer, so they can understand how misinformation is circulated online. Play Go Viral! here:

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New research, from the laboratory of Professor Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz of the University of Cambridge, enables scientists to view critical aspects of mammalian embryonic development which was previously unobservable. Around the fourth day, at which point the developing embryo implants into the mother's womb, its development becomes hidden from view as this is taking place. Yet this is a very

How do you plan your revision before exams? Chemical Engineering student Ethan from @GonvilleCaiusCollege has worked out what approach works for him that gives him time to do things outside his degree

Find out more details here: https://bit.ly/3gOa2Tm The Cambridge Bursary Scheme has been extended for students starting their course in 2021. Non-repayable bursaries of up to £3,500 will be available to students with Home Fees status starting in 2021 onwards with residual* household incomes of up to £62,215. All new undergraduates in 2021 will be eligible for the new bursary scheme, regardless

Every year Kettle's Yard must raise over 50% of its income from external sources. This short film showcases the importance of philanthropic support to Kettle's Yard. http://www.kettlesyard.co.uk/support-us/