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New applied quantum initiative to advance research translation at Cambridge
Quantum technology research at the Cavendish Laboratory will benefit from a new collaboration with FormationQ, an independent platform for quantum adoption and application, to help speed translation of the University...
3 February 2026
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Richard Saunders (1953-2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Richard Saunders, a valued colleague whose work over several decades made a lasting impact on radio astronomy and...
26 January 2026
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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
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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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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
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Tiny antennas to bring electrical power to the un-powerable nanoparticles
A new technique uses ‘molecular antennas’ to funnel electrical energy into insulating nanoparticles, creating a new class of ultra-pure near-infrared LEDs for medical diagnostics, optical communications, and sensing. “For applications...
19 November 2025
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Table salt unlocks secrets of gold surface chemistry
Can a pinch of salt lead to better medical tests, cleaner energy, and smarter sensors? “We tend to think of chloride as an ordinary electrolyte, but it turns out to...
13 November 2025
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ERC Synergy Grant for nanomachinery project using light to manipulate DNA nanostructures
Being able to build nanomachinery has been a persistent dream across science fiction. With a new European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant, Cavendish researchers and their collaborators in Munich and...
6 November 2025