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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
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Cambridge researchers unravel exciting prospects for mixed metal halide perovskite systems for a variety of optoelectronic applications
Researchers at the Cavendish Laboratory have found that mixed-metal perovskite devices display significantly higher long-range mobility and greatly suppressed ionic screening effects when compared to the more popular pure-lead-based devices....
16 February 2023
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Here come the girls: getting more women into STEM
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Professor Dame Athene Donald sat down to speak about her trial blazing career.
10 February 2023