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  2. Taming the multiverse: Stephen Hawking’s final theory about the big…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/taming-the-multiverse-stephen-hawkings-final-theory-about-the-big-bang
    Thumbnail for Taming the multiverse: Stephen Hawking’s final theory about the big bang | University of Cambridge 2 May 2018: He believes that primordial gravitational waves – ripples in spacetime – generated at the exit from eternal inflation constitute the most promising “smoking gun” to test the model.
  3. New innovation hub aims to take a 'moon shot' at cystic…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/new-innovation-hub-aims-to-take-a-moon-shot-at-cystic-fibrosis
    Thumbnail for New innovation hub aims to take a 'moon shot' at cystic fibrosis | University of Cambridge 18 Apr 2018: This close proximity between the patients and the researchers will help Floto test the new treatments he is pioneering.
  4. Cambridge first UK centre to be given ‘Comprehensive Cancer Center of …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-first-uk-centre-to-be-given-comprehensive-cancer-center-of-excellence
    Thumbnail for Cambridge first UK centre to be given ‘Comprehensive Cancer Center of Excellence’ | University of Cambridge 13 Feb 2018: The combination of world-leading science and cutting-edge technology in Cambridge means that patients are benefiting from new ways to spot and treat the
  5. 3D ‘organ on a chip’ could accelerate search for new disease…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/3d-organ-on-a-chip-could-accelerate-search-for-new-disease-treatments
    Thumbnail for 3D ‘organ on a chip’ could accelerate search for new disease treatments | University of Cambridge 26 Oct 2018: A physicist with materials science background, he collaborates with biologists and chemists, in the UK and around the world, in order to develop and test drug screening platforms to help reduce
  6. Historian uncovers new evidence of 18th century London's…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/historian-uncovers-new-evidence-of-18th-century-londons-child-support-agency
    Thumbnail for Historian uncovers new evidence of 18th century London's 'Child Support Agency' | University of Cambridge 26 Jul 2018: Dr Samantha Williams’ Unmarried Motherhood in the Metropolis: 1700-1850 reveals, using London’s few surviving ‘bastardy books’, how the parishes of Lambeth,
  7. Making the numbers count: supporting and engaging women at every…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/making-the-numbers-count-supporting-and-engaging-women-at-every-career-stage
    Thumbnail for Making the numbers count: supporting and engaging women at every career stage | University of Cambridge 15 Jun 2018: Her study considered the economic, political, legislative and cultural forces that determine the number of women in the boardroom in different countries. ... Female economic power was measured by the expected years of schooling for women, and the
  8. Military spending did not 'crowd out' welfare in Middle East…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/military-spending-did-not-crowd-out-welfare-in-middle-east-prior-to-arab-spring
    Thumbnail for Military spending did not 'crowd out' welfare in Middle East prior to Arab Spring | University of Cambridge 24 Jul 2018: However, a team of researchers who analysed economic and security data from MENA nations in the 16 years leading up to the Arab Spring found no evidence of a trade-off ... They say the study’s findings, published today in the journal Defence and Peace
  9. Ancient DNA analysis unlocks secrets of Ice Age tribes in the…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/ancient-dna-analysis-unlocks-secrets-of-ice-age-tribes-in-the-americas
    Thumbnail for Ancient DNA analysis unlocks secrets of Ice Age tribes in the Americas | University of Cambridge 9 Nov 2018: The results have been published in the journal Science as part of a wide-ranging international study, led by the University of Cambridge, which genetically
  10. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to have a child with …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/women-with-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-more-likely-to-have-a-child-with-autism
    Thumbnail for Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to have a child with autism | University of Cambridge 1 Aug 2018: Polycystic ovary syndrome and autism: A test of the prenatal sex steroid theory.
  11. ‘Cognitive flexibility’ associated with voting attitudes in EU…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cognitive-flexibility-associated-with-voting-attitudes-in-eu-referendum-study-finds
    Thumbnail for ‘Cognitive flexibility’ associated with voting attitudes in EU Referendum, study finds | University of Cambridge 16 Apr 2018: Scientists from the University of Cambridge combined objective cognitive tests with questionnaires designed to gauge social and political attitudes in a sample of over 300 UK citizens, to investigate the psychological ... With her Cambridge colleagues Dr
  12. New 3D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-3d-imaging-analysis-technique-could-lead-to-improved-arthritis-treatment
    Thumbnail for New 3D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment | University of Cambridge 18 Jun 2018: After developing the algorithm with tests on human hip joints from bodies that had been donated for medical research, they found that it exceeded the current ‘gold standard’ of joint imaging
  13. www.cam.ac.uk/annual-report Reports and Financial Statements for the…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/annual_report_2017_pdf_1.pdf
    24 Oct 2018: Despite a turbulent political environment, the weakness of sterling added to underlying economic growth.
  14. Cambridge team develops technique to ‘listen’ to a patient’s brain…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-team-develops-technique-to-listen-to-a-patients-brain-during-tumour-surgery
    Thumbnail for Cambridge team develops technique to ‘listen’ to a patient’s brain during tumour surgery | University of Cambridge 16 Oct 2018: The current battery of cognitive tests that surgeons use is also limited and does not test for the essential executive function, for example. ... A computer algorithm will analyse this information as the patient performs a battery of cognitive tests,
  15. Newly-developed image guidelines will improve mobile shopping…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/newly-developed-image-guidelines-will-improve-mobile-shopping-experience-worldwide
    Thumbnail for Newly-developed image guidelines will improve mobile shopping experience worldwide | University of Cambridge 7 Feb 2018: During an eight-week A/B split test with a retailer, Magnum’s hero images led to a sales increase of 24%.”.
  16. Cambridge and Shandong University sign agreement to support…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-and-shandong-university-sign-agreement-to-support-innovation-and-entrepreneurship
    Thumbnail for Cambridge and Shandong University sign agreement to support innovation and entrepreneurship | University of Cambridge 31 May 2018: It will help to contribute to the social and economic development both at local and national levels, and will also enhance the people-to-people exchanges between China and the UK.
  17. Ancient American dogs almost completely wiped out by arrival of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/ancient-american-dogs-almost-completely-wiped-out-by-arrival-of-european-breeds
    Thumbnail for Ancient American dogs almost completely wiped out by arrival of European breeds | University of Cambridge 5 Jul 2018: But one close relative of these native dogs lives on in an unexpected place – as a transmissible cancer whose genome is that of the original dog in which it
  18. Stroke survivors and caregivers feel abandoned by health services,…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/stroke-survivors-and-caregivers-feel-abandoned-by-health-services-study-finds
    Thumbnail for Stroke survivors and caregivers feel abandoned by health services, study finds | University of Cambridge 21 Feb 2018: Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death. Stroke-related disability burden is on the rise with a 12% increase worldwide since 1990, and contributes to the large economic burden
  19. History shows abuse of children in custody will remain an ‘inherent…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/history-shows-abuse-of-children-in-custody-will-remain-an-inherent-risk-report
    Thumbnail for History shows abuse of children in custody will remain an ‘inherent risk’ – report | University of Cambridge 18 Oct 2018: A new report on the history of safeguarding children detained for criminal offences in the UK has concluded that it is impossible to remove the potential for
  20. Cambridge alliance secures £72 million in government funding to drive …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-alliance-secures-ps72-million-in-government-funding-to-drive-innovation-and-boost
    Thumbnail for Cambridge alliance secures £72 million in government funding to drive innovation and boost construction | University of Cambridge 30 Nov 2018: These new digital tools, standards and technologies will create new business and export opportunities for the UK infrastructure sector; and ensure that our social and economic infrastructure is designed, built and
  21. ‘Believing you’re a winner’ gives men a testosterone boost and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/believing-youre-a-winner-gives-men-a-testosterone-boost-and-promiscuous-disposition
    Thumbnail for ‘Believing you’re a winner’ gives men a testosterone boost and promiscuous disposition | University of Cambridge 9 Aug 2018: He took saliva samples to test hormone levels before and after the races.
  22. Human anti-cancer drugs could help treat transmissible cancers in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/human-anti-cancer-drugs-could-help-treat-transmissible-cancers-in-tasmanian-devils
    Thumbnail for Human anti-cancer drugs could help treat transmissible cancers in Tasmanian devils | University of Cambridge 9 Apr 2018: The research also found that the two Tasmanian devil transmissible cancers are very similar to each other, and likely both arose due to susceptibilities
  23. Advances in brain imaging settle debate over spread of key protein in …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/advances-in-brain-imaging-settle-debate-over-spread-of-key-protein-in-alzheimers
    Thumbnail for Advances in brain imaging settle debate over spread of key protein in Alzheimer’s | University of Cambridge 5 Jan 2018: Five years ago, this type of study would not have been possible, but thanks to recent advances in imaging, we can test which of these hypotheses best agrees with what we
  24. Cambridge University and Institute of Cancer Research launch…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-university-and-institute-of-cancer-research-launch-childrens-brain-tumour-centre-of
    Thumbnail for Cambridge University and Institute of Cancer Research launch Children’s Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence | University of Cambridge 22 Feb 2018: The announcement comes as CRUK announces an investment of an extra £25 million over the next five years into brain tumour research. This is in addition to the
  25. Maggots and rotting food waste: a new recipe for sustainable fish and …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/maggots-and-rotting-food-waste-a-new-recipe-for-sustainable-fish-and-animal-feed
    Thumbnail for Maggots and rotting food waste: a new recipe for sustainable fish and animal feed | University of Cambridge 31 Jul 2018: Entomics is currently working with partners including the University of Stirling, who are world-leading salmon aquaculture experts, to validate and test their products in the field.
  26. Cambridge joins international partners in Singapore as country's…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-joins-international-partners-in-singapore-as-countrys-flagship-research-programme
    Thumbnail for Cambridge joins international partners in Singapore as country's flagship research programme celebrates 10th anniversary | University of Cambridge 23 Jan 2018: Speaking at CREATE’s 10th anniversary event in Singapore, Dr Lim Mei Qi, Project Officer for CARES, explained: “C4T proposes ways of reducing the carbon footprint of Singapore while supporting economic
  27. Over half a million people take part in largest ever study of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/over-half-a-million-people-take-part-in-largest-ever-study-of-psychological-sex-differences-and
    Thumbnail for Over half a million people take part in largest ever study of psychological sex differences and autistic traits | University of Cambridge 12 Nov 2018: tests of empathy and will score the same as if not higher than the typical population on tests of systemising. ... The team also calculated the difference (or ‘d-score’) between each individual’s score on the systemising and empathy tests.
  28. Cambridge partners with industry leaders to fund research on global…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-partners-with-industry-leaders-to-fund-research-on-global-sustainability-challenges
    Thumbnail for Cambridge partners with industry leaders to fund research on global sustainability challenges | University of Cambridge 11 Jul 2018: deliver the economic and human benefits of sustainable health.”.
  29. DNA enzyme shuffles cell membranes a thousand times faster than its…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/dna-enzyme-shuffles-cell-membranes-a-thousand-times-faster-than-its-natural-counterpart
    Thumbnail for DNA enzyme shuffles cell membranes a thousand times faster than its natural counterpart | University of Cambridge 21 Jun 2018: Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign say their lipid-scrambling DNA enzyme is the first to outperform
  30. Selective amnesia: how rats and humans are able to actively forget…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/selective-amnesia-how-rats-and-humans-are-able-to-actively-forget-distracting-memories
    Thumbnail for Selective amnesia: how rats and humans are able to actively forget distracting memories | University of Cambridge 7 Nov 2018: Strikingly, on this final test, the rats explored both B and the new object equally – by selectively remembering their experience with A over and over, rats had actively trained themselves to
  31. Lost Norse of Greenland fuelled the medieval ivory trade, ancient…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/lost-norse-of-greenland-fuelled-the-medieval-ivory-trade-ancient-walrus-dna-suggests
    Thumbnail for Lost Norse of Greenland fuelled the medieval ivory trade, ancient walrus DNA suggests | University of Cambridge 8 Aug 2018: He points out that the 11th to 13th centuries were a time of demographic and economic boom in Europe, with growing demand from urban centres and the elite served by transporting
  32. Cambridge to lead £11.9m research project to extend battery life for…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-to-lead-ps119m-research-project-to-extend-battery-life-for-electric-vehicles
    Thumbnail for Cambridge to lead £11.9m research project to extend battery life for electric vehicles | University of Cambridge 23 Jan 2018: Government investment, through the Faraday Institution, in the projects announced today will deliver valuable research that will help us seize the economic opportunities presented by battery technology and our transition to
  33. Baby’s sex affects mother’s metabolism and may influence risk of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/babys-sex-affects-mothers-metabolism-and-may-influence-risk-of-pregnancy-related-complications
    Thumbnail for Baby’s sex affects mother’s metabolism and may influence risk of pregnancy-related complications | University of Cambridge 12 Jul 2018: Better understanding of these differences could lead to new predictive tests and possibly even new approaches to reducing the risk of poor pregnancy outcome.”.
  34. Professor Lynn Gladden named Executive Chair of Engineering and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/professor-lynn-gladden-named-executive-chair-of-engineering-and-physical-sciences-research-council
    Thumbnail for Professor Lynn Gladden named Executive Chair of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | University of Cambridge 3 May 2018: It supports excellent, long-term research and high-quality postgraduate training, in order to contribute to the economic competitiveness of the UK.
  35. The uncertain unicycle that taught itself and how it’s helping AI…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/the-uncertain-unicycle-that-taught-itself-and-how-its-helping-ai-make-good-decisions
    Thumbnail for The uncertain unicycle that taught itself and how it’s helping AI make good decisions | University of Cambridge 14 Feb 2018: And they have flaws. When you test them outside of the data they were trained on they tend to perform poorly.
  36. Unusually sophisticated prehistoric monuments and technology revealed …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unusually-sophisticated-prehistoric-monuments-and-technology-revealed-in-the-heart-of-the-aegean
    Thumbnail for Unusually sophisticated prehistoric monuments and technology revealed in the heart of the Aegean | University of Cambridge 18 Jan 2018: Tests are now underway to discover whether the drains were for managing clean water or sewage.
  37. ‘High-yield’ farming costs the environment less than previously…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/high-yield-farming-costs-the-environment-less-than-previously-thought-and-could-help-spare-habitats
    Thumbnail for ‘High-yield’ farming costs the environment less than previously thought – and could help spare habitats | University of Cambridge 14 Sep 2018: leads to greater biological and economic efficiency of production.
  38. Labelling alcoholic drinks as lower in strength could encourage…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/labelling-alcoholic-drinks-as-lower-in-strength-could-encourage-people-to-drink-more-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Labelling alcoholic drinks as lower in strength could encourage people to drink more, study suggests | University of Cambridge 26 Apr 2018: to taste test drinks in a laboratory designed to mimic a bar environment.
  39. Oldest genetic evidence of Hepatitis B virus found in ancient DNA…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/oldest-genetic-evidence-of-hepatitis-b-virus-found-in-ancient-dna-from-4500-year-old-skeletons
    Thumbnail for Oldest genetic evidence of Hepatitis B virus found in ancient DNA from 4,500 year-old skeletons | University of Cambridge 9 May 2018: A pioneering study has identified the oldest evidence of HBV in the ancient remains and proved that viruses can become extinct. The scientific significance of
  40. Protein discovery may explain why some patients develop resistance to …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/protein-discovery-may-explain-why-some-patients-develop-resistance-to-new-class-of-anti-cancer-drugs
    Thumbnail for Protein discovery may explain why some patients develop resistance to new class of anti-cancer drugs | University of Cambridge 25 Jul 2018: In a study published in Nature Cell Biology, the team from the Wellcome/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute show that Shieldin – so-called because it shields
  41. Opinion: The Dambusters raid took place 75 years ago – here's how …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-the-dambusters-raid-took-place-75-years-ago-heres-how-they-made-a-bomb-bounce
    Thumbnail for Opinion: The Dambusters raid took place 75 years ago – here's how they made a bomb bounce | University of Cambridge 16 May 2018: Finally, Wallis needed to know how much explosive to use. He did small-scale tests on models and then worked out how to scale up the amount of explosive to deal
  42. Study of learning and memory problems in OCD helps young people…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-of-learning-and-memory-problems-in-ocd-helps-young-people-unlock-their-potential-at-school
    Thumbnail for Study of learning and memory problems in OCD helps young people unlock their potential at school | University of Cambridge 22 Jan 2018: These computerised tests included recognition memory (remembering which of two objects they had seen before) and episodic memory (where in space they remember seeing an object).
  43. 2017 Additional Data Directive 2010/63/EU mandates that every five ...

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/additional_data_2017_collection.pdf
    8 Nov 2018: mice are normally. identified by ear notching and the small piece of tissue that is removed can be used to test.
  44. 2018 Public Engagement with Research Award winners | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/information-for-staff-and-students/v-c-awards-for-research-impact-and-engagement/2018-public-engagement-with-research-award-winners
    30 Jul 2018: rival traditional livestock and 3) insect farming has the potential to aid socio-economic mobility.
  45. Safeguarding Children in the Secure Estate, 1960-2016

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/safeguarding_children_in_the_secure_estate_october_2018.pdf
    17 Oct 2018: history;criminology;

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