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Read more at: Better arranged molecules improve solar panel efficiency
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Better arranged molecules improve solar panel efficiency

Top view of organic model-interface simulation, courtesy Hanbo Yang and Jarvist Frost.

Aug 19 2024

Researchers have shown for the first time how different arrangements of molecules in organic solar cells can improve light absorption, leading the way to better and cheaper solar panels

Read more at: Soft, stretchy ‘jelly batteries’ inspired by electric eels
A stretchy battery.

Soft, stretchy ‘jelly batteries’ inspired by electric eels

Soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’, courtesy the Scherman Group.

Jul 17 2024

Researchers from our department have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy.

Read more at: Climate AI outreach in India
Peter-Murray Rust and Gitanjali Yadav.

Climate AI outreach in India

Peter-Murray Rust and Gitanjali Yadav at the Garden of Five Senses.

Jul 17 2024

Dr Peter-Murray Rust and Dr Gitanjali Yadav spent two weeks touring northern India under a Cambridge-Hamied Visiting Fellowship to make climate science accessible to everyone.

Read more at: Andreas Bender receives award for computational and experimental chemistry

Andreas Bender receives award for computational and experimental chemistry

Andreas Bender taken by Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Jul 15 2024

Professor Andreas Bender is a recipient of the 2024 Synergy Award by the Society of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research.

Read more at: Crossword Spring 2024 solutions
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Crossword Spring 2024 solutions

Crossword by Loris Marcel

Jul 8 2024

Try your hand at our chemistry cryptic crossword and check your answers.

Read more at: Atlas of proteins reveals inner workings of cells
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Atlas of proteins reveals inner workings of cells

Microtubules highlighting the cell body (purple) with nucleus (yellow) and condensates (blue). Courtesy Andrew Seeber.

Jul 7 2024

Researchers at our department discover how proteins behave inside cells using AI, which has the potential to guide drug design.

Read more at: Dr Martin Mays RIP
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Dr Martin Mays RIP

Dr Martin Mays at a Downing alumni event in 2013, courtesy Downing College

Jun 27 2024

We are sad to share the news that our colleague Martin Mays died on Sunday 23 June 2024.

Read more at: Memorial Symposium for Jim Staunton
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Memorial Symposium for Jim Staunton

Jim Staunton in thoughtful mood at the Royal Society, all photos courtesy Alison HIll

Jun 26 2024

A symposium is being held in memory of Professor Jim Staunton on Friday 20 September 2024 here in the department. Register here to attend.

Read more at: Student-Led Teaching Awards commend Chemistry teachers
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Student-Led Teaching Awards commend Chemistry teachers

Deborah Longbottom, Simon Chapman and Stephanie Smith were all recognised, photo courtesy Chemistry photography

Jun 26 2024

Teachers from this department were recognised in three out of nine categories in the Student-Led Teaching Awards in June.

Read more at: The French Connection
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The French Connection

Dr Pascal Mayer visiting the department in May, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Jun 20 2024

French scientist Dr Pascal Mayer shared in the 2022 Breakthrough Prize and the 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award with Professors Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman for the development of Next Generation DNA sequencing.

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