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Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia – a parasite that can cause dysentery.Toilets with cesspits from this time are relatively rare and were usually made only…

Arif Ahmed, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as the Office for Students' first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom.Prof Ahmed, who has been Professor of Philosophy since 2022 and a…

Cambridge architects are inviting visitors to the London Design Biennale to experience a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the changing needs of residents. The invention aims to…

Study shows better adoption and implementation of company supply chain policies for Brazilian beef and leather could significantly reduce carbon emissionsIf we do eat imported beef, we should buy it from retailers that are trying to…

Most minority ethnic groups are less successful than their White British counterparts when applying to specialty training programmes in the NHS, Cambridge researchers have shown.The NHS is the largest employer in the UK and it’s vital…

A major international trial has concluded that, where possible, surgeons should replace the removed section of the skull following surgery to treat a form of brain haemorrhage. This approach will save patients from having to undergo skull…

Recruitment is underway in Cambridge for volunteers to take part in clinical trials of a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – and related coronaviruses.We’re excited to be…

Murray Edwards College at the University of Cambridge is launching ‘The Daisy Goodwin Flash Fiction Prize’, open to young women from Year 7 upwards, studying in state-maintained schools and colleges in the UK."I'm looking forward to…

Problems with the brain’s ability to ‘prune’ itself of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence, according to research published today.Young people often experience…

Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the team has shown that for almost a half of all people who receive a knock to…