Children and young people broadly support health data research – but want safeguards Children and young people broadly support the use of health data for research that could improve lives, but they want strong safeguards, transparency, and greater involvement in decisions about how their information is used, a review led by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found. Craig Brierley Thu, 10/15/2026 - 19:00

AI tool for mapping smallholder crops proves itself in Senegal Food in Senegal is mostly grown on small-scale, rain-dependent farms, leaving much of the population vulnerable to climate shocks, according to the World Food Programme. However, satellite crop-mapping technologies designed to monitor climate’s impact on farming are largely beyond the reach of the West African country. Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/29/2026 - 08:00

Operation Blue Skies takes off: landmark trial to test AI-driven contrail avoidance A UK-based consortium will conduct the world’s first airspace trial aimed at reducing condensation trails – known as contrails – that could greatly reduce aviation’s global warming impact.  Sarah Collins Tue, 08/18/2026 - 15:29

Cambridge researchers contribute to AI Materials Foundry Researchers from the University of Cambridge are contributing to the AI Materials Foundry, a global network launched by Cambridge-based start-up CuspAI to accelerate the discovery and design of next-generation materials.  Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/28/2026 - 11:45