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Cambridge DAWN supercomputer to become six times more powerful
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (493+ words) The funding, confirmed on 26 January 2026 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, will increase the DAWN supercomputer's capacity sixfold by spring 2026. The upgrade will provide UK researchers and start-ups with free access to some of the world's most advanced…...
Cambridge develops smart artificial cartilage for targeted arthritis relief
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (530+ words) A team at the University of Cambridge has engineered artificial cartilage that responds to joint inflammation, releasing anti-inflammatory drugs precisely where needed. This breakthrough offers a promising new approach to treating arthritis, enhancing effectiveness, minimising side effects, and providing patients…...
Cambridge scientists find gut bacteria can remove toxic PFAS from the body
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (436+ words) New research from the University of Cambridge has revealed that particular species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals. PFAS do not break down easily in the environment or our bodies, meaning…...