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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: young galaxy ran out of fuel as black hole choked off supplies
Astronomers have spotted one of the oldest ‘dead’ galaxies yet identified, and found that a growing supermassive black hole can slowly starve a galaxy rather than tear it apart.
12 January 2026
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Excitons meet topology in organic materials
Researchers uncover topological excitons with enhanced transport properties, paving the way for next-generation optoelectronic devices. “The Cavendish has a highly active research community seeking to understand and control excitons in...
7 January 2026
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Cavendish Laboratory students to represent the UK at the International Physicists’ Tournament 2026
A team of undergraduate students from the Cavendish Laboratory, won first place at the UK Physicists’ Tournament (UKPT) 2025, securing them a place in the next International Physicists’ Tournament (IPT),...
18 December 2025
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UK’s largest astronomy instrument begins journey to Chile
The University of Cambridge – through the Cavendish Laboratory, the Institute of Astronomy, and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology – has played a central role in the development of MOONS,...
9 December 2025
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Scientists rule out fourth neutrino particle in search for new physics
UK scientists have played a key role in solving a neutrino mystery that has challenged researchers for decades.
4 December 2025
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200 millionth question attempted on University of Cambridge’s Isaac Science learning platform
Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform – used by more than 3,000 schools across the UK each year – this week saw its 200 millionth question attempted by a student.
4 December 2025
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UK scientists rule out fourth neutrino particle in search for new physics.
Decades-old neutrino mystery narrows as study finds no evidence for the elusive fourth neutrino. UK scientists have played a key role in solving a neutrino mystery that has challenged researchers...
3 December 2025
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New Cavendish Arts Science Fellow announced
We are thrilled to welcome interdisciplinary artist Thulani Rachia as the next Cavendish Arts Science Fellow at Girton College, following selection from over 700 artists worldwide who responded to the...
21 November 2025