Historic buildings could use solar panels to protect from rising energy costs

Installing solar panels could help historic buildings beat the rising costs of energy, according to a new study.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 3, 2022 ~5 min

New research centre to develop next-generation battery technologies

A newly-established Cambridge research centre will work to develop next-generation batteries and battery materials, one of the major technological hurdles in

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 25, 2022 ~3 min


Study finds that social justice and health issues impact electric vehicle uptake

A new study led by the University of Cambridge and based on public attitudes expressed in 36,000 Facebook posts, has found that consumer uptake of electric

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 26, 2021 ~4 min

Cambridge-led team developing a simulator to help reach net zero flight

The University of Cambridge has announced the launch of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) – an international group of experts in aerospace, economics,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 25, 2021 ~4 min

Scientists set out immediate actions and future research priorities to help UK to reach net zero target

A new paper by leading UK scientists sets out key solutions and policy actions that should be implemented now, as well as priority research areas for the next

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 25, 2021 ~5 min

Low-cost imaging technique shows how smartphone batteries could charge in minutes

Researchers have developed a simple lab-based technique that allows them to look inside lithium-ion batteries and follow lithium ions moving in real time as

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 23, 2021 ~5 min

‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plastics

Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 10, 2021 ~7 min

Can federated learning save the world?

Training the artificial intelligence models that underpin web search engines, power smart assistants and enable driverless cars, consumes megawatts of energy

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 10, 2021 ~8 min


Whittle Lab research key for accelerating the development of zero-carbon flight, says Prince of Wales

Yesterday HRH The Prince of Wales gave the opening address to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Turbo Expo conference, the largest annual conference

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 22, 2020 ~3 min

Cambridge takes major role in initiative to help solve UK ‘productivity puzzle’

The University is to be a key partner in a new national effort to boost British productivity, bringing together expertise to tackle questions of job creation,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 21, 2020 ~5 min

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