Vast scale of overseas human remains held in UK museums decried by MPs and experts Exclusive: Guardian study finds UK museums hold more than 260,000 items of remains, often in sacrilegious ways The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Teacher banned after lying about graduating from Cambridge and claiming to be five years younger than he was Nicholas Martin claimed he was trying to pass himself off as ‘more dynamic and more fun’ The Independent UK · Feb 16
Viking Age mass grave holds mysterious mix of dismembered human remains and complete skeletons, including a 'giant' who'd had brain surgery Archaeologists and student excavators uncovered a Viking Age pit full of dismembered remains near Cambridge, England. LiveScience · Feb 9
Why is monogamy in crisis? The animal kingdom could give us some clues As fewer people choose to pair up, let alone marry, it could be that our species’ mating patterns are moving closer to the natural order, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
New study reveals the link between menopause and dementia The findings could shed light on why women face a higher risk of dementia compared to men The Independent UK · Jan 27
AI collar allows stroke victims to speak again ‘Revoice’ device uses the same technology as ChatGPT to avoid the need for invasive brain implants The Independent UK · Jan 20
Stroke patients get their voice back thanks to new wearable device Body signals are translated speedily by the device into words and sentences. Evening Standard · Jan 19
People on fat loss jabs ‘put weight back on faster than traditional dieters’ The vast majority of people taking Wegovy and Mounjaro pay privately owing to restrictions on who can access the medicines via the NHS. Evening Standard · Jan 7
University Challenge star Bobby Seagull awarded MBE for library campaign The renowned maths teacher initially thought the letter about his MBE was for jury duty The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
New study challenges what we know about alcohol and cancer risk Researchers found links between some cancers and alcohol consumption, but not others The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Half of people arrested in London could have undiagnosed ADHD, study finds Neurodivergent individuals – particularly autistic people and those with ADHD – are overrepresented within prison populations, according to research The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Cheap online fake accounts make misinformation a ‘thriving underground market’, study finds A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide. Euronews · Dec 12, 2025
Common chemicals could be toxic for gut health, study finds. Here are the top culprits UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful. Euronews · Nov 26, 2025
More than half of UK novelists believe AI will replace their work A new study by the University of Cambridge found many authors’ work has already been used – without their permission – to train large language models The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Bored Panda · Nov 19, 2025 These Are Some Of The Smartest Animals Ever Studied, According To Science Science reveals the smartest animals on Earth! Explore incredible animal intelligence and cognitive abilities in the animal kingdom. Discover the world's smartest animal!
The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025 String theory: scientists are trying new ways to verify the idea that could unite all of physics In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called “Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?”
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Covid jab presents less harm for patients than the virus itself, study reveals It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Covid-19 jab causes fewer problems than the virus itself in youngsters – study The new study was led by experts at UCL and the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh.
International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025 From Memes to Mayhem: How the 'Alien Comet' Sparked a Global Culture Craze Overnight The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has triggered a global internet craze of memes, merchandise, and conspiracy theories—blurring science and pop culture overnight.
T3 · Oct 29, 2025 Experts claim we can't see the difference between 4K and 1080p – and forget about 8K Study finds that Ultra HD offers "no noticeable benefit" when watching at home
Tom’s Hardware · Oct 28, 2025 Scientists claim you can't see the difference between 1440p and 8K at 10 feet in new study on the limits of the human eye — would still be an improvement on the previously-touted upper limit of 60 pixels per degree Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs have conducted a new study on just how many pixels the human eye can take in at certain distances, and determined it's fewer than we might think. They claim in their results that it means most humans wouldn't be able…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 Ultra-HD televisions not noticeably better for typical viewer, scientists say Research shows 4K or 8K screens offer no distinguishable benefit over similarly sized 2K screen in average living room
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 ‘Lab to fab’: are promises of a graphene revolution finally coming true? Two decades after the material was first produced, some UK firms have reaped its potential but others are struggling
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Cambridge breaks into world’s top three in prestigious university rankings This is the first year since 2016 that the UK has had fewer than 50 universities that made the top 500