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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recreational drug use may double the risk of stroke, warn studies with 100 million participants

Recreational use of illegal drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, according to a review of studies involving over 100 million participants conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:02 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

A groundbreaking method in drug production has been discovered. It's the result of a scientist's mistake

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new method for modifying complex drug molecules using light instead of chemicals, resulting from a laboratory error.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ozempic and the rebound effect, what happens a year later?

A study from the University of Cambridge reveals that one year after stopping weight loss medications like Ozempic, individuals tend to regain about 60% of their lost weight, with a stabilization of rebound effects thereafter.

Mar 15 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Mistake by Scientists Led to a Breakthrough Discovery. An 'Uncut Diamond'

Researchers from Cambridge University have discovered a new drug modification method resulting from a laboratory error, which utilizes light instead of chemical substances.

Mar 13 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Monty Don's rollercoaster marriage to wife from 'difficult' start to 'losing all money'

Monty Don's marriage to his wife Sarah has faced ups and downs since their early days at Cambridge University.

Mar 13 β€’ 08:16 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The scientist who ate the animals he studied: the story of Charles Darwin's 'Glutton Club'

Charles Darwin, known for his contributions to the theory of evolution, had a peculiar tradition of tasting the animals he researched during his studies and expeditions, culminating in the formation of the 'Glutton Club' during his university years.

Mar 8 β€’ 19:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Mounjaro and Wegovy 'worse off than before' warning

A recent study from Cambridge University indicates that individuals stopping the use of weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy may regain a significant portion of lost weight, raising concerns about overall health implications.

Mar 5 β€’ 06:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Meet the skier who earned Paralympic selection and a Cambridge Uni offer within a month

Hester Poole, an 18-year-old visually impaired para-alpine skier, received her Paralympic selection and an offer from Cambridge University within weeks of each other.

Mar 4 β€’ 08:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

British Writer: How Did Epstein Manage to Prey on Such a Large Number of Academics?

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein exploited the vulnerabilities in the academic system to attract numerous professors to his network, beyond just financial incentives.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Archaeologists unearth Viking-era 'execution pit' near university town, exposing brutal ancient violence

Archaeologists in the UK have discovered a Viking-era execution pit containing the remains of young men, potentially linked to conflicts during the 9th century.

Feb 21 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Brachycephaly Beyond Bulldogs and Pugs – Scientists First Examine Fourteen Other Breeds

A study by Cambridge researchers reveals that breeds like Pekingese and Japanese Chin face similar respiratory risks as bulldogs and pugs due to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

British university to return looted African artifacts

The University of Cambridge will return over 100 looted artifacts to Nigeria, responding to calls for repatriation of cultural items taken during colonial rule.

Feb 11 β€’ 12:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Cambridge University Museum Set to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

A museum at Cambridge University plans to return approximately 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria as part of restitution efforts for artefacts looted during the colonial era.

Feb 11 β€’ 04:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Cambridge University Museum Set to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

A museum at Cambridge University is set to return approximately 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria as part of a restitution initiative following a formal request by Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments.

Feb 11 β€’ 04:51 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

United Kingdom: the University of Cambridge museum will return 116 bronzes from Benin to Nigeria

The University of Cambridge museum has announced the return of 116 artifacts known as the Benin bronzes to Nigeria, more than a century after they were taken during British colonial raids.

Feb 10 β€’ 04:05 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Cambridge University returns 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria

Cambridge University has returned 116 historical artefacts taken from Benin City during the British colonial era to Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments.

Feb 9 β€’ 12:23 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

New scientific milestone: Cambridge researchers create a device capable of mimicking photosynthesis and converting CO2 into a new fuel

A team from the University of Cambridge has developed a revolutionary device that mimics photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide into useful fuel, offering significant advancements in renewable energy and sustainability.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"Contract" translates throat vibrations into words.. artificial intelligence changes the rules of the game

A smart device developed by Cambridge University offers new hope to stroke patients who have lost their ability to speak by converting throat muscle vibrations into clear, audible speech using AI algorithms.

Feb 5 β€’ 12:20 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
World

Cambridge University Archaeologists Discovered a Viking Era Mass Grave

A team of students and archaeologists from Cambridge University discovered a 9th-century mass grave during a training excavation in Wandlebury, a zone that served as a frontier between Saxon and Viking kingdoms.

Feb 4 β€’ 21:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Named for the Central Bank, Tiago Cavalcanti is the first Brazilian professor of economics at Cambridge

Tiago Cavalcanti, the first Brazilian economics professor at the University of Cambridge, is being considered for a directorship at the Central Bank by the Ministry of Finance.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

The lost generation under the bombs in Gaza: "I hope those who come after me are lucky enough to study and dream without fear"

A study from the University of Cambridge reveals that Palestinian students have lost five years of education due to COVID-19 and war, stressing the urgent need for substantial international aid to rebuild educational structures.

Jan 11 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Cambridge college urged to drop β€˜immoral’ private school recruitment drive

Trinity Hall graduates and social mobility charities are urging the University of Cambridge to abandon its controversial recruitment strategy targeting elite private schools, labeling it detrimental to equality.

Jan 8 β€’ 20:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Everyday Chemicals Are More Dangerous to Humans Than Scientists Thought

A new extensive study suggests that many common everyday chemicals can adversely affect the gut microbiome, even if they were not specifically designed to do so.

Jan 6 β€’ 08:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Neither Harvard nor Cambridge: This is the most prestigious university in the world

A study for 2025 reveals the top universities in the world, all of which are located in the United States and the United Kingdom, highlighting that the leading institution is not Harvard or Cambridge.

Jan 4 β€’ 20:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

β€˜Oh my gosh, they’re all from London and Cambridge’: York University’s northerners fight back

York University students from northern England express their surprise and culture shock at the predominance of southern students, particularly from London and Cambridge.

Jan 4 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin establishes itself as digital gold

Bitcoin is gaining recognition as 'digital gold' amid the rise of stablecoins and blockchain applications in financial markets, while educational institutions like the University of Cambridge are offering courses on digital currencies.

Jan 4 β€’ 10:13 UTC

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