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UK wide Metamaterials NetworkPlus launched after securing £2.5 million funding
A new NetworkPlus to help develop the UK’s capabilities in creating novel and innovative metamaterials will be established with £2.5m of funding secured from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research...
1 March 2024
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Cambridge scientists awarded nearly 300 hours of observing time with the James Webb Space Telescope
Scientists at the Cavendish Laboratory have been allocated more than 300 hours of observing time with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This observing time has been awarded through four...
1 March 2024
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Insights into Dark Matter’s ‘Coldness’ Open New Cosmic Frontiers
In their latest research on dark matter scientists have collected vital clues about the ‘coldness’ of the mysterious component making up 80% of all matter, revealing a deep connection between...
15 February 2024
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Braiding electrons in out-of-equilibrium topological patterns
Researchers from the Cavendish Laboratory have uncovered a new realm of topological phases, advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena. Topological phases, characterised by electrons forming intricate collective entangled structures or...
9 February 2024
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Interview series by Tara Murphy: Professor Sian E Dutton
This blog is part of an interview series by Tara Murphy. [[{“fid”:”16942″,”view_mode”:”wysiwyg”,”fields”:{“alt”:”Tara Murphy”,”title”:”Tara Murphy”,”class”:”media-element file-wysiwyg”,”data-delta”:”1″,”format”:”wysiwyg”,”alignment”:””,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”external_url”:””},”type”:”media”,”field_deltas”:{“1”:{“alt”:”Tara Murphy”,”title”:”Tara Murphy”,”class”:”media-element file-wysiwyg”,”data-delta”:”1″,”format”:”wysiwyg”,”alignment”:””,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”external_url”:””}},”attributes”:{“alt”:”Tara Murphy”,”title”:”Tara Murphy”,”style”:”float: left;”,”class”:”media-element file-wysiwyg”,”data-delta”:”1″}}]] I’m Tara, a NanoDTC...
6 February 2024
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Skills for Life: a journey of apprentices in Physics
At the Cavendish Laboratory, apprenticeships are not just about learning the ropes; they are about fostering the next generation of brilliant technicians to support and assist physics research while offering...
5 February 2024
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Colossal milestone achieved for the DUNE experiment
The excavation of the caverns that will house the gigantic particle detectors of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) in Lead, South Dakota is complete. Final outfitting of the colossal...
1 February 2024
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Exploring the Universe and Boosting Your Wi-Fi – The SKA Connection
In our rapidly evolving world, where smartphones, 5G networks, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications have become integral to our daily lives, the behind-the-scenes technology is often overlooked. One project, the Square...
19 January 2024