Oxygen ‘holes’ could hold the key to higher performing EV batteries

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding and overcoming the challenges associated with nickel-rich materials used in lithium-ion batteries.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 19, 2023 ~4 min

Webb sees carbon-rich dust grains in the first billion years of cosmic time

For the first time, the James Webb Space Telescope has observed the chemical signature of carbon-rich dust grains in the early universe.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 19, 2023 ~7 min


Thousands of pregnancies tracked in UK’s biggest study on pre-eclampsia

Up to 3,500 first time mums are due to take part in a study led by Cambridge researchers to understand why some will develop pre-eclampsia and placental

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 19, 2023 ~5 min

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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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 –

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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”.

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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

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July 4, 2023 ~6 min

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