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Scientists at Cambridge University created a solar-powered reactor that transforms hard-to-recycle plastics into clean hydrogen fuel using acid from old car batteries. The breakthrough tackles two waste problems at once while producing valuable resources.
Researchers at Cambridge University found a way to transform two waste problems into solutions: recycling old car battery acid to break down plastic waste and produce clean hydrogen fuel. The breakthrough could turn hundreds of millions of tonnes of annual plastic waste into sustainable energy.
A 100-strong student team at Cambridge University is racing to become the first in Europe to launch a rocket into space, inspired by NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission. They're aiming to cross the 100km space boundary within two years.
Scientists have figured out how to use old car battery acid to break down plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel. The best part? The system actually turns a profit while cleaning up two pollution problems at once.
The botany course that transformed Charles Darwin from a would-be clergyman into one of history's greatest naturalists is coming back to life. Cambridge University just uncovered rare teaching materials from Darwin's mentor and will use them to teach students this summer, exactly as they did two centuries ago.
Researchers discovered vibrations can launch electrons across solar materials in 18 femtoseconds, opening new pathways for cheaper, more efficient solar energy. Instead of fighting molecular motion, scientists can now harness it as a tool.
Researchers at Cambridge discovered that molecular vibrations can launch electrons across solar materials in just 18 femtoseconds, opening doors to cheaper and more efficient solar panels. This breakthrough could transform how we harness energy from the sun.
A failed experiment at Cambridge led to a breakthrough that could transform how medicines are made. Scientists discovered a light-powered method to modify drug molecules faster, cleaner, and without toxic chemicals.
Scientists at Cambridge University have discovered how to modify complex drug molecules using LED light instead of toxic chemicals, potentially cutting months off medicine development. The breakthrough happened by accident during a failed lab experiment.
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The University of Cambridge and quantum computing leader IonQ are opening the UK's first university quantum innovation center, bringing cutting-edge technology and research opportunities to British scientists. The partnership will accelerate breakthrough discoveries in computing, security, and sensing while training the next generation of quantum experts.
Researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that can halt the formation of brain plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could lead to a preventative pill taken in middle age, similar to how statins protect against heart disease.
Kate Carline started planning her biotech career her first week of college at age 17. Now she's made history as William & Mary's first-ever Churchill Scholar, heading to Cambridge University this fall.
Cambridge researchers discovered why lung and ovarian cancers return after chemotherapy and found a promising way to stop it. The breakthrough could help millions of patients facing cancer recurrence.
More than a century after British forces looted precious artifacts from Benin City, Cambridge University is finally sending them home. The return marks a major victory in the global movement to restore Africa's cultural heritage.
Cambridge University is returning around 100 stolen artifacts to Nigeria, including precious bronze sculptures and royal commemorative pieces looted in 1897. The move restores cultural treasures seized during a colonial military raid on Benin City.
Katie Spivakovsky, an MIT senior studying biological engineering and artificial intelligence, has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She'll pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University while continuing her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and gene therapy.
A new podcast reveals how physicist Katharine Burr Blodgett pioneered nanotechnology a century ago, becoming Cambridge's first female physics Ph.D. at age 26. Her groundbreaking work at General Electric helped shape modern industrial research.
Scientists created AI models trained on real physics data that can solve problems across different fields, from exploding stars to bacteria movement. These foundation models are accelerating discoveries by applying knowledge learned in one science to completely different challenges.
Montgomery Bohde becomes the first Texas A&M student ever to win the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, earning a full ride to Cambridge University. The computer science whiz is using machine learning to discover new medical treatments.
A wearable AI device called Revoice helps stroke survivors communicate naturally by reading throat movements and emotions, turning silently mouthed words into full sentences. Five patients tested it with 95% accuracy, reporting they could finally speak as fluently as before their strokes.