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Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition

Our increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found.

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Five hubs launched to ensure UK benefits from quantum future

A major new research hub led by the University of Cambridge and UCL aims to harness quantum technology to improve early diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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Cambridge and SAS launch partnership in AI and advanced analytics to accelerate innovation in the healthcare sector

The Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge and SAS , leaders in data and AI, are launching a partnership aimed at accelerating healthcare innovation through enhanced access to advanced analytics.

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Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice on Woman's Hour: "I learned the value of education"

Professor Prentice speaks to Nuala McGovern about funding in higher education, international students and freedom of speech on campus

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New genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs

Cambridge scientists have identified the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophy in English Shepherd Dogs, which results in incurable blindness, and developed a genetic test to help eliminate the disease from future generations of the breed.

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British Academy elects Cambridge researchers to Fellowship

Six academics from the University of Cambridge have been made Fellows of the prestigious British Academy for the humanities and social sciences.

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Mindfulness training may lead to altered states of consciousness, study finds

Mindfulness training may lead participants to experience disembodiment and unity – so-called altered states of consciousness – according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge.

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Soft, stretchy ‘jelly batteries’ inspired by electric eels

Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy.

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‘Diabetes distress’ increases risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic has found.

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Professor Sir John Aston appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research

Professor Sir John Aston has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge. He is Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life within the University’s Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

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