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Cambridge researchers contribute to AI Materials Foundry

Researchers from the University of Cambridge are contributing to the AI Materials Foundry, a global network launched by ...
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Gender gap in predicted grades raises questions over their use in university admissions

A study of more than 350,000 students in England has found that teachers predict higher A-Level grades for girls than boys ...
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Eye contact helps infants ‘tune in’ to speaker’s brainwaves and learn language

Infants use eye contact with speakers to work out what to pay attention to and synchronise their brainwaves, helping them ...
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Study reveals why DNA damage from smoking and UV rays may cause cancer in some people but not others

Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our risk of ...
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Scientists solve mystery behind contradictory behaviours of new weight-loss drugs

Cambridge scientists have solved the mystery of why both stimulating and blocking a particular ‘switch’ in the brain can help ...
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FIFA and pop superstars should discount tickets to cut the climate costs of 'mega-events'

Cambridge experts say FIFA should reward fans with rebates for greener travel to events. The study found similar initiatives ...
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Astronomers find nearby planets to be small, strange, and utterly uninhabitable

Scientists have painted the most detailed portrait yet of the planetary system orbiting Barnard’s Star – the Sun’s closest ...
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Cambridge’s landmark Frank Whittle Summit aims to accelerate innovation and kickstart UK growth

The University of Cambridge’s strength in bringing together research, business, and investment to inspire innovation and ...
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Cambridge and Oxford join forces to unlock over a million biological records for climate research

The University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford will lead a major new partnership to digitise over 1.1 million ...
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Boost your summer break in 2026

Cambridge experts share their tips to help prevent common holiday health problems and illnesses, so you can get the most out ...
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Sweeteners shown to slow growth of important gut bacteria in lab tests

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in ...
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“Our weapon is public opinion”

One of the largest surviving collections of suffrage posters from the early twentieth century are housed in Cambridge University Library’s famous tower. This month, a selection will go on display for ...