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Discovery of a new topological phase could lead to exciting developments in nanotechnology
Cambridge researchers have discovered a new topological phase in a two-dimensional system, which could be used as a new platform for exploring topological physics in nanoscale devices. Two-dimensional materials such...
29 March 2023
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Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy
Researchers have ‘hacked’ the earliest stages of photosynthesis, the natural machine that powers the vast majority of life on Earth, and discovered new ways to extract energy from the process, a finding that could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.
22 March 2023
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A lifetime in Physics
In February we celebrated Catherine Clifton’s 40th year of service at the Cavendish Laboratory. Over the years, day in day out and coming rain or shine, she’s welcomed thousands of...
15 March 2023
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Interview series by Tara Murphy: Dr. Chiara Ciccarelli
This blog is part of an interview series by Tara Murphy. Tara Murphy I’m Tara, a NanoDTC student here at the Cavendish Laboratory in the University of Cambridge. Since arriving...
8 March 2023
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Humanity’s quest to discover the origins of life in the universe
Scientists from the University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago have founded the Origins Federation, which will advance our understanding of the emergence and early evolution of life, and its place in the cosmos.
8 March 2023
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Humanity’s quest to discover the origins of life in the universe
For thousands of years, humanity and science have contemplated the origins of life in the Universe. While today’s scientists are well-equipped with innovative technologies, humanity has a long way to...
4 March 2023
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Discovering ‘the secret of life’ – 70th anniversary of DNA double helix breakthrough
The DNA structure breakthrough at Cambridge has led to world-changing advances in many fields. But the discovery was only possible because of the work of a host of talented scientists.
28 February 2023
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Professor Jeremy J Baumberg appointed Harold Aspden Professor of Fundamental Physics
Director of the Nanophotonics Centre, Professor Jeremy J Baumberg FRS, FRSC has been appointed the Harold Aspden Professor. This new professorship is named after Dr Harold Aspden (Trinity 1950) –...
24 February 2023