Cambridge researchers help develop smart, 3D printed concrete wall for National Highways project
Cambridge researchers, working in partnership with industry, have helped develop the first 3D-printed piece of concrete infrastructure to be used on a National
July 13, 2023 • ~5 min
UK organisations release annual statistics for use of animals in research
The ten organisations in Great Britain that carry out the highest number of animal procedures - those used in medical, veterinary and scientific research –
July 13, 2023 • ~5 min
Small-winged and lighter coloured butterflies likely to be at greatest threat from climate change
The family, wing length and wing colour of tropical butterflies all influence their ability to withstand rising temperatures, say a team led by ecologists at
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min
Unborn babies use ‘greedy’ gene from dads to ‘remote-control’ mums into feeding them extra food
A study in mice has found that fetuses use a copy of a gene inherited from their dad to force their mum to release as much nutrition as possible during
July 11, 2023 • ~6 min
In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows
Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after
July 10, 2023 • ~6 min
Helping adolescents to feel competent and purposeful – not just happy – may improve grades
Study of 600 teenagers suggests that having stronger self-awareness and sense of purpose may raise GCSE Maths scores “by a couple of grades”.
July 6, 2023 • ~7 min
World’s most threatened seabirds visit remote plastic pollution hotspots, study finds
Analysis of global tracking data for 77 species of petrel has revealed that a quarter of all plastics potentially encountered in their search for food are in
July 4, 2023 • ~6 min
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