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‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partners

Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their intentions. Dysfunction in these ‘simulation neurons’ may help explain difficulties with social interactions in conditions such as...

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Conservationists share ‘core aims’ but clash over ways forward, study finds

Research reveals rifts within global movement – from economic approaches to protected areas – while confirming support for aims underpinning it.

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On being global in the times of Brexit | Vice-Chancellor's blog

Strong links with universities around the world underpin Cambridge's traditional strengths at a time of uncertainty, writes Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen J Toope

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Cambridge joins Oxford in Brussels to renew ULBruxelles ties

Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen J Toope joined Oxford Vice-Chancellor Professor Louise Richardson in Brussels to renew a decades-old triple partnership with Université Libre de Bruxelles, meet with European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation Carlos Moedas, and conduct an interview with influential policy...

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‘I bottle it up’: the emotions of solitary confinement

New research will set out to examine the emotional world of solitary confinement. Dr Ben Laws from the Institute of Criminology discusses his project, and how the experience of ‘deep confinement’ might shape the lives of prisoners.

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Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests

Low levels of oxygen in the womb – which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia – may cause problems with fertility later in life, a study carried out in rats suggests.

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Cambridge researchers win European Research Council funding

Five researchers at the University of Cambridge have won advanced grants from the European Research Council (ERC), Europe’s premier research funding body.

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Fake news, black holes and AI: Cambridge academics to speak at Hay Festival

Nineteen academics from a wide range of disciplines will take part in this year’s Cambridge Series of talks at the Hay Festival, one of the most prestigious literary festivals in the world.

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A new spin on organic semiconductors

Researchers have found that certain organic semiconducting materials can transport spin faster than they conduct charge, a phenomenon which could eventually power faster, more energy-efficient computers.

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Rescindment of visiting fellowship | statement from Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen J Toope

I have received many messages in the last few days about the decision by the Faculty of Divinity to offer, and then rescind, a visiting fellowship to Professor Jordan Peterson. In light of these messages, I think it is important to set out some key facts and some reflections.

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