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Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programmes, compared to adults who do not take part, a new analysis…

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 pregnancy.It’s the first direct evidence that a gene inherited from the father is…

Seven outstanding Cambridge researchers have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences and the oldest science academy in continuous existence.These individuals have pushed forward the boundaries…

Using X-rays to see inside the human body has revolutionised non-invasive medical diagnostics. However, the dose of X-rays required for imaging is far higher than background levels, due to the poor performance of the detector materials…

Cambridge University athletes showcased their talent and competitive spirit in two thrilling sports events recently, the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Outdoor Athletics Championships and the Amateur Boxing Varsity.The…

The protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have found. The study suggests that people with…

From geopolitical instability and climate change to the next pandemic, we urgently need to harness the power of as many brains as possible to help solve the world’s most pressing problems. A new book explores the power of joined-up…

New research shows proportion of international education aid for early childhood learning fell to just 1.1% post-pandemic, far short of an agreed 10% target.The biggest gaps are in the poorest countries, and particularly among the very…

Seven Cambridge University researchers are among the 59 biomedical and health researchers elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship.As we look to the future, the collective wisdom our new Fellows bring will be pivotal in…

The University of Cambridge collections, together with Colchester + Ipswich Museums, Norfolk Museums Service and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, will join the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) scheme funded by the Arts and…