Study highlights risk of new SARS-CoV-2 mutations emerging during chronic infection
SARS-CoV-2 mutations similar to those in the B1.1.7 UK variant could arise in cases of chronic infection, where treatment over an extended period can provide
Feb. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
Climate change may have driven the emergence of SARS-CoV-2
Global greenhouse gas emissions over the last century have made southern China a hotspot for bat-borne coronaviruses, by driving growth of forest habitat
Feb. 5, 2021 • ~6 min
Teaching pupils empathy measurably improves their creative abilities, study finds
Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathise with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other
Feb. 3, 2021 • ~6 min
Lynn Gladden named as Queen Elizabeth Prize judging panel chair
Professor Dame Lynn Gladden, from Cambridge’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, has been appointed as the new chair of the Queen Elizabeth
Feb. 2, 2021 • ~2 min
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine likely to be effective against B1.1.7 strain of SARS-CoV-2
The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine BNT162b2 is likely to be effective against the B1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, even though its efficacy is modestly affected, say
Feb. 2, 2021 • ~6 min
Disabled teachers face significant workplace discrimination despite drive for more inclusive schools
One of the first academic studies to examine the working lives of disabled teachers in England has called for ‘urgent change’ after finding evidence of
Jan. 29, 2021 • ~7 min
Thought experiment on post-COVID Cambridge suggests that for universities, blending is a new beginning
A research project which asked University of Cambridge staff and students to describe their biggest hopes – and darkest fears – for post-pandemic higher
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~7 min
Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces
The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus can
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
New starfish-like fossil reveals evolution in action
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a fossil of the earliest starfish-like animal, which helps us understand the origins of the
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~5 min
Male butterflies mark their mates with a repulsive smell during sex to ‘turn off’ other suitors
Butterflies have evolved to produce a strongly scented chemical in their genitals, which they leave behind after sex to deter other males from pursuing their
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~4 min
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