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Read more at: Perovskites reveal ultrafast quantum light in new study
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Perovskites reveal ultrafast quantum light in new study

New study published in Nature Nanotechnology from Prof Sam Stranks’ Optoelectronic Materials and Device Spectroscopy Group.

Read more at: On the frontline of the future
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On the frontline of the future

Davidson Inventors Challenge winning mentor talks about inspiring the next generation of innovative thinkers

Read more at: Department tops rankings again
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Department tops rankings again

CEB named best in the UK for chemical engineering in 2026 university guides.

Read more at: Prestigious Physics prize for Stranks
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Prestigious Physics prize for Stranks

Professor Sam Stranks has been announced as the recipient of 2025 Institute of Physics Nevill Mott Medal and Prize.

Read more at: A Nobel moment for the ‘solids full of holes’
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A Nobel moment for the ‘solids full of holes’

Professor David Fairen-Jimenez on a big week for the metal-organic framework (MOF) community.

Read more at: Scientists call for fresh approach to nanoparticle therapies
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Scientists call for fresh approach to nanoparticle therapies

Smarter nanoparticle designs and a deeper understanding of their behaviour could make cancer treatments more effective and reliable, according to Professor Ljiljana Fruk and Andrew Baker.

Read more at: Understanding help-seeking behaviours for premenstrual symptoms
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Understanding help-seeking behaviours for premenstrual symptoms

New study shows millions of women never seek professional medical advice for debilitating premenstrual symptoms.

Read more at: Davidson Inventors Challenge launches for 2025/26
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Davidson Inventors Challenge launches for 2025/26

The Davidson Inventors Challenge returns for its sixth year with the launch of the 2025/26 edition, introducing a new hybrid final and bigger prizes.

Read more at: Study shows why sticky films don't spread evenly
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Study shows why sticky films don't spread evenly

A new Cambridge study reveals why sticky liquids don’t always spread evenly, knowledge that could help cut waste, improve product quality and make everyday technologies more reliable.

Read more at: Artificial heart valve found to be safe following long-term test in animals
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Artificial heart valve found to be safe following long-term test in animals

An artificial heart valve made from a new type of plastic could be a step closer to use in humans, following a successful long-term safety test in animals.

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