Robots cause company profits to fall – at least at first

Researchers have found that robots can have a ‘U-shaped’ effect on profits: causing profit margins to fall at first, before eventually rising again.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Genetic variant linked to lower levels of HIV virus in people of African ancestry

An international team of researchers has found a genetic variant that may explain why some people of African ancestry have naturally lower viral loads of HIV,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 2, 2023 ~5 min


Cambridge researchers awarded ERC funding to support commercial potential of their work

University of Cambridge researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept grants from the European Research Council (ERC), to help them explore the commercial or

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 2, 2023 ~2 min

Scottish rocks to play a key role in Mars space mission

Ancient rocks from the Isle of Rum in northwest Scotland are playing an important role in an international space mission to discover more about Mars.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 28, 2023 ~4 min

Scientists discover secret of virgin birth, and switch on the ability in female flies

Scientists have pinpointed a genetic cause for virgin birth for the first time, and once switched on the ability is passed down through generations of females.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 28, 2023 ~4 min

Experts call for urgent mental health support for people living with long term autoimmune diseases

More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 26, 2023 ~6 min

Churchill Archives Centre shares digitised treasures to celebrate 50 years

Letters sent to Winston Churchill by his wife are among an array of fascinating historic papers and recordings which can now be explored via the Archive

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 25, 2023 ~5 min

Lights could be the future of the internet and data transmission

Fast data transmission could be delivered in homes and offices through light emitting diode (LED) bulbs, complementing existing communication technologies and

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 25, 2023 ~3 min


Largest ever DNA and health research programme for children and young people launches

Cambridge researchers are helping launch a nationwide study for children and young to unlock the power of our DNA.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 25, 2023 ~6 min

Give more people with learning disabilities the chance to work, Cambridge historian argues

Employment levels for people with learning disabilities in the UK are 5 to 10 times lower than they were a hundred years ago. And the experiences of workers

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 21, 2023 ~10 min

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