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The ground-breaking Terminator rubber that can heal itself
June 9, 2020

How frustrating is it when you’re driving along in your car and you suddenly get a puncture? It’s inconvenient at best and an absolute nightmare at worst, especially if you have no idea how to change your tyre!

5 Tips to Help You Ace Online Job Interviews
April 27, 2020

While the current COVID-19 outbreak has caused a lot of uncertainty and economic turmoil, there are companies out there that are still hiring at the moment. But with staying at home now the new temporary norm, many recruiting managers have taken to conducting online interviews instead of the more traditional face-to-face kind.

4 Ways to Use the Time Right Now to Up Your Job Hunting Game
April 15, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak means most people are at home wondering how everything is going to eventually play out. The lack of a daily commute also means most of us have more time on our hands right now than ever before. So if you’ve been considering looking for a new job, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Japanese Team Develops Plant-based Plastic That Biodegrades in the Ocean
March 30, 2020

Unless we do something radical, by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean (by weight) than fish. That was the stark warning issued in a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation back in December 2017.

Cambridge Attracted More Tech Investment than London in 2019
March 23, 2020

Cambridge attracted four times as much tech investment as London in 2019, further highlighting how the university city is quickly emerging as the UK’s Silicon Valley, new figures show.

Cambridge Scientists Develop World First App to Aid Type 1 Diabetes Management
March 20, 2020

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a smartphone app to significantly ease the burden of living with type 1 diabetes.

New Supercapacitor Could Lead to Electric Vehicles Charging in Just 10 Minutes
February 29, 2020

Supercapacitors charge almost instantly and have much longer lifespans than Li-ion batteries, but they typically can only store tiny amounts of power. Batteries, on the other hand, can hold large amounts of power, but take ages to fully charge – one of the biggest challenges with electric vehicles.

World's Strongest Robotic Hand Can Gracefully Play the Piano with Its Human-like Fingers
February 24, 2020

With enough strength to handle objects three times its own weight, the robotic hand below is touted as the “world’s strongest” by its makers. However, it’s not all about strength, as this robotic hand is gentle and dexterous enough to gracefully play a piano, serve a glass of water and even hold eggs.

British Biotech Firm Releases GM Moths to Help Curb Crop Damage
February 29, 2020

Scientists have created a genetically modified (GM) male diamondback moth in an attempt to dramatically curb the billions of pounds worth of damage it wreaks every year on crops.

Top Tech Job Hunting Tips for 2020
January 28, 2020

January is a popular month for job seekers, as individuals use the start of the New Year to look at their current career paths and contemplate whether they want to change them.

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