Q&A with Sharon Peacock, coronavirus variant hunter
The UK is a world leader in sequencing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Of all the coronavirus genomes that have been sequenced in the world, nearly
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~17 min
Lab-grown ‘mini-bile ducts’ used to repair human livers in regenerative medicine first
Scientists have used a technique to grow bile duct organoids – often referred to as ‘mini-organs’ – in the lab and shown that these can be used to repair
Feb. 18, 2021 • ~6 min
New national modelling group to provide faster, more rigorous COVID-19 predictions
A new national consortium, co-led by the University of Cambridge, will bring together mathematical modellers to produce faster, more rigorous predictions for
Feb. 18, 2021 • ~5 min
Cambridge psychologist helps Facebook fight climate change misinformation
Social media giant turn to behaviour and communication expert to help them tackle the dangerous anti-science myths that circulate online.
Feb. 18, 2021 • ~5 min
First COVID-19 lockdown cost UK hospitality and high street £45 billion in turnover, researchers estimate
However, UK supermarkets and online retailers made an additional £4 billion each thanks to the coronavirus lockdown that began in March last year, according to
Feb. 18, 2021 • ~6 min
Robotic dogs and laughter therapy: 10 ways to combat loneliness and isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people – particularly the elderly – cope with loneliness and social
Feb. 17, 2021 • ~8 min
‘Left behind’ adolescent women must be prioritised within sustainable development agenda - report
The needs of millions of overlooked, ‘left behind’ adolescent women must become a more significant priority within international efforts to end poverty by
Feb. 11, 2021 • ~7 min
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