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Mysterious missing component in the clouds of Venus revealed

Researchers may have identified the missing component in the chemistry of the Venusian clouds that would explain their colour and 'splotchiness' in the UV range, solving a longstanding mystery.
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New trial of 'pill-on-a-thread' brings screening for oesophageal cancer closer

A man from Cambridge is the first to join the surveillance part of a clinical trial that could see routine screening for oesophageal cancer introduced into the NHS, potentially halving deaths from this cancer every year.
Professor Sir Roy Calne

Pioneering transplant surgeon Sir Roy Calne dies aged 93

Professor Sir Roy Calne, the pioneering transplant surgeon who carried out the first liver transplant in the UK during his time at Cambridge, has died aged 93.
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Reducing inequality is essential in tackling climate crisis, researchers argue

Promoting climate-friendly behaviours will be more successful in societies where everyone has the capacity: financially, physically, and timewise, to make changes.
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Cambridge achievers recognised in 2024 New Year Honours list

Academics and staff associated with the University of Cambridge feature in the 2024 list, which recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life.
Professor Kay-Tee Khaw who has been named as the top female scientist in Europe by Research.com

University academics ranked among best in the world

Twelve academics from the University of Cambridge have been ranked among the top female scientists in the world - with one claiming the top spot for Europe.

Murder most foul at Cambridge University Library

2024 brings the UL crime novels, fascinating new research projects, and a major exhibition on our Islamic manuscripts
Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith

Cambridge Pro-Vice-Chancellor appointed Executive Chair of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and International Partnerships at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed Executive Chair of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).  

Disadvantaged children’s school struggles not about character, attitude or lack of ‘growth mindset’, study suggests

A global study of 240,000 students challenges the widespread policy conviction that bridging the academic gap between rich and poor students hinges on improving the latter’s work ethic, mindset and socio-emotional skills.
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Clinicians rank patient views as least important in diagnosis, study finds

Experts today call for more value to be given to patients’ ‘lived experiences’ as a study of over 1,000 patients and clinicians found multiple examples of patient reports being under-valued.

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