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Interferometer array sees first light, and into the future

The Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer (MROI) achieves “First Fringes”, hitting a crucial benchmark for proof of concept. The Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer is an ambitious astronomy installation developed by New...

19 January 2026

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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