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Labelling alcoholic drinks as lower in strength could encourage people to drink more, study suggests

Wines and beers labelled as lower in alcohol strength may increase the total amount of alcoholic drink consumed, according to a study published in the journal Health Psychology . The study was carried out by the Behaviour and Health Research Unit at the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the Centre for Addictive...

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Gaia creates richest star map of our Galaxy – and beyond

The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has produced the richest star catalogue to date, including high-precision measurements of nearly 1.7 billion stars and revealing previously unseen details of our home Galaxy.

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Gender inequality is ‘drowning out’ the voices of women scientists

A University of Cambridge researcher is calling for the voices of women to be given a fairer platform at a leading scientific conference.

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New home for Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology officially opened

A new home for the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology on the University’s West Cambridge site was formally opened today by the University Chancellor, The Lord Sainsbury of Turville.

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Sense of control and meaning helps protect women from anxiety, study suggests

People who feel in control of their lives and who find purpose and meaning in life are less likely to have anxiety disorders even when going through the toughest times, according to a study led by the University of Cambridge.

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Mechanism behind neuron death in motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia discovered

Scientists have identified the molecular mechanism that leads to the death of neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or motor neurone disease) and a common form of frontotemporal dementia.

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New innovation hub aims to take a 'moon shot' at cystic fibrosis

Almost 30 years on from the discovery of the genetic defect that causes cystic fibrosis, treatment options are still limited and growing antibiotic resistance presents a grave threat. Now, a team of researchers from across Cambridge, in a major new centre supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, hopes to turn fortunes...

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Environmental report highlights Cambridge’s progress towards sustainability goals

The University has published its Environmental Sustainability Report 2017, setting out its progress over the past 12 months, including key achievements and where there is room for improvement.

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‘Cognitive flexibility’ associated with voting attitudes in EU Referendum, study finds

Latest research combining social and political surveys with objective cognitive testing suggests that “cognitive flexibility” contributes to formation of ideology. The study finds correlations between cognitive thinking styles and support for Brexit.

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Some superconductors can also carry currents of ‘spin’

Researchers have shown that certain superconductors – materials that carry electrical current with zero resistance at very low temperatures – can also carry currents of ‘spin’. The successful combination of superconductivity and spin could lead to a revolution in high-performance computing, by dramatically reducing energy...

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