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A passion for automobiles
Jonathan Miller [2006] has been obsessed with cars since he was a baby and had a toy car in his crib. Growing up, most of his toys were car related; […]
Gates Cambridge Scholar profile: Alex Vail
Alex Vail talks about his research on how fish hunt collaboratively and how people’s attitudes about fish are crucial to conservation.
Eduardo Machicado Murillo – Gates Cambridge Scholar Profile
A three-minute profile of Gates Cambridge Scholar Eduardo Machicado Murillo who is undertaking research on archaeology in Bolivia.
First winner of Bill Gates Sr Prize announced
Gates Cambridge Scholar Rajiv Chowdhury has been awarded the first Bill Gates Senior Prize in recognition of his outstanding work in public health. The Bill Gates Sr. Prize was established […]
Bacterial patterns
Despite bacterial colonies always forming circular shapes as they grow, their cells form internal divisions which are highly asymmetrical and branched. These fractal (self-similar) patterns are due to the physical forces […]
Tackling the global burden of chronic illness
People tend to think that chronic diseases such as cancer are illnesses of wealthy countries, but increasingly they make up a major share of the public health burden in developing […]
Mali: war and medicine
Bacterial meningitis can kill a perfectly healthy person in less than 48 hours. The disease is particularly feared in the African meningitis belt, which stretches across central Africa from Senegal […]
Understanding the military context
The structure, functions and behaviour of the military are key factors in understanding the development of conditions that allow for military seizures of power, but often receive little attention, according […]
Deer culls not the only answer
Culling deer will not aid woodland conservation in the absence of other factors, according to a new study by three researchers, including two Gates Cambridge alumni. The research in the […]
Keeping the peace
Since leaving Cambridge just two years ago, Ian Ralby has been involved in developing international standards for private security companies, advising various governments on international law and setting up his […]
