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A team engineers created a twisty high-temperature heat exchanger that outperformed a traditional straight channel design in heat transfer, power density and effectiveness and used an innovative technique to 3D print and test the metal proof of concept.

Massive ripples in the very fabric of space and time wash over Earth constantly, although you'd never notice. An astrophysicist is trying a new search for these gravitational waves.

How might floating solar energy projects impact wild birds and vice versa? A paper outlines key considerations for a growing floating solar industry.

The Faculty warmly welcomes the announcement that the Dispute Resolution Interest Group (DRIG) of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) has awarded the third edition of the DRIG Prize for Best Article in International Dispute Resolution to Dr Fabian Eichberger (Charles & Katharine Darwin Research Fellow, Darwin College). Fabian's winning article 'Informal Communications to the International Court of Justice in Cases of Non-appearance' was published in The Law and Practice of International Courts and Tribunals , Volume 22, 2023. In his article, Dr Eichberger addresses the increased non-appearance of respondent States before the International Court of Justice and openness of the Court to accepting informal communications from non-appearing States. The paper examines the implications of the Court's practice to date, highlighting key issues of procedural fairness and impacts for the Court's legitimacy. Dr Eichberger concludes that the Court should take a more formal approach to informal communications. The committee selected the article from 34 submissions based on a) depth of research; b) sophistication of analysis; c) originality; d) quality of writing; and e) potential impact on the field of international dispute resolution. In delivering their verdict, the committee emphasised the excellent quality and diversity of the papers received. The Prize consists of a certificate of recognition, a complimentary registration for the 2025 ASIL Annual Meeting, a one-year membership in the Society, and a one-year subscription to the Jus Mundi international law and arbitration search engine. The winner of the Prize was announced at the 2025 ASIL Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Researchers have developed a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This breakthrough offers a faster, cleaner and more sustainable approach to hydrogel fabrication, and produces hydrogels that are stronger, more flexible and highly resistant to freezing and dehydration. The new method also promises to facilitate advances in tissue engineering, bioadhesives and 3D bioprinting.

Researchers have developed a system, called ProxiCycle, that logs when a passing car comes too close to a cyclist (four feet or less). A small, inexpensive sensor plugs into bicycle handlebars and tracks the passes, sending them to the rider's phone. The team tested the system for two months with 15 cyclists in Seattle and found a significant correlation between the locations of close passes and other indicators of poor safety, such as collisions.

Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen. The unique systems reveal new pathways to economically generate 'green' hydrogen, a sustainable and renewable energy source, and the potential to remediate nitrogenous waste in aquatic environments.

A team partially replaced lithium in a lithium antimonide compound with the metal scandium. This creates specific gaps, so-called vacancies, in the crystal lattice of the conductor material. These gaps help the lithium ions to move more easily and faster, resulting in a new world record for ion conductivity.

Researchers have developed an innovative photodetector capable of detecting a broad range of mid-infrared spectra.

A research team used the German environmental satellite EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program) to simultaneously detect the two key air pollutants carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in emission plumes from power plants -- with an unprecedented spatial resolution of just 30 meters. The newly developed method allows for tracking of industrial emissions from space with great precision and enables atmospheric processes to be analyzed in detail.

Researchers have developed AI technology similar to a fellow songwriter who helps create music.

A significant advancement in molecular engineering has produced a large, hollow spherical shell nanostructure through the self-assembly of peptides and metal ions, report researchers from Japan. This dodecahedral link structure, measuring 6.3 nanometers in diameter, was achieved by combining geometric principles derived from knot theory and graph theory with peptide engineering. The resulting structure demonstrates remarkable stability while featuring a large inner cavity suitable for encapsulating macromolecules, opening pathways for producing complex artificial virus capsids.

An international team has pioneered a nano-3D printing method to create superconducting nanostructures, leading to groundbreaking technological advancements.

A team of researchers has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil -- even ones that have never been isolated or studied in a lab.

New bismuth-based organic-inorganic hybrid materials show exceptional sensitivity and long-term stability as X-ray detectors, significantly more sensitive than commercial X-ray detectors. In addition, these materials can be produced without solvents by ball milling, a mechanochemical synthesis process that is environmentally friendly and scalable. More sensitive detectors would allow for a reduction in the radiation exposure during X-ray examinations.

Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of carbon atoms, is incredibly strong for being so thin, making it an intriguing possibility for use in next-generation electronics, but its extreme instability made it nearly impossible to produce at all, let alone produce enough of it for advanced studies. Now, an international team of researchers may have a solution.

Scholars, judges and practitioners from around the world met in the Faculty on 4 April at a conference to pay tribute to the scholarship of Professor Richard Fentiman. From comparative legal method and foreign law to injunctions, choice-of-law and jurisdiction questions, as well as managing risk in cross-border litigation, each panel sparked lively debate and deeper insights into current issues in private international law and international commercial litigation. Horatia Muir Watt, Alex Mills, Haris Pampoukis, Ralph Michaels, Stephen Pitel, Henry Forbes Smith KC, Soterios Loizou, Jonathan Harris KC, Mary Keyes, Min Kyung Kim, Nikitas Hatzimihail, Campbell McLachlan KC, Corinne Widmer, Arnaud Nuyts, Linda Silberman, William Day, Sir Adam Johnson, and Andrej Savin all shared thought-provoking perspectives prompted by Richard’s work on the enduring challenges and emerging directions in the subject. The event was attended by many of Richard’s colleagues from academia and practice, many of whom were his former students. The panels were moderated by Marie Louise Kinsler KC, Louise Merrett, Pippa Rogerson, Faidon Varesis and Hayk Kupelyants. The day culminated in a celebratory dinner in the Old Hall of Queens’ College. The event was supported by the Faculty’s Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law (3CL), Herbert Smith Freehills, 2TG, and Redress Solutions.

The Ray Dolby Centre, the state-of-the-art new home of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory and a major asset for the University, the city and the country, was officially opened today (9 May), at a ceremony in Cambridge.

A closer look at how the new home of the Cavendish Laboratory will inspire future scientific breakthroughs at Cambridge.

New technique for cell or drug delivery, localization of bioelectric materials, and wound healing uses ultrasound to activate printing within the body.