Cambridge
Coverage of Cambridge in the Nexus archive.
- Copy That Floppy – Cambridge guide for preserving data from fragile floppy disks
The article introduces the Cambridge guide for preserving data from fragile floppy disks, offering methods to copy and safeguard data stored on these outdated storage media.
- 'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Americans are reflecting on their nation's 250th anniversary with mixed sentiments, emphasizing resilience, unity, and local efforts amid political divisions. Citizens like Joe Fuqua-Bejarano highlight perseverance, while others, such as Mindy Dean, focus on personal freedom and enjoying the moment.
- Opening, closure reflect tenuous landscape for birth centers
Massachusetts is set to reopen the Cambridge Health Alliance Birth Center after its 2020 closure, while Methuen Hospital is discontinuing maternity services earlier than planned, highlighting challenges in maternal healthcare access. A 2024 maternal health law aims to support freestanding birth centers, but reimbursement rates remain a barrier. Nurses and advocates express concerns over the Methuen closure's impact on patients.
- MoJ to examine case of British woman strangled by US fighter pilot, justice minister says
A UK justice minister stated the Ministry of Justice will examine the case of British woman Sarah Steele, who was strangled by a US fighter pilot. Steele described her experience with the US military justice system as 'distressing and degrading' following the assault in Cambridge.
- A British woman was strangled in the UK – why did the US military try her case? – podcast
A British woman, Sarah Steele, was strangled in the UK by Jacob Wulfson, a US fighter pilot in Cambridge. Her case was adjudicated by a US military court, with a jury composed of US Air Force members, highlighting a system where US military personnel face court martial for crimes in the UK.
- Cambridge pulls portable toilets after string of arson fires at city parks
Cambridge city officials temporarily removed all portable toilets from city parks after a series of arson fires sparked by vandalism. The fires posed significant danger, spreading to nearby trees before being extinguished, and a $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.
- Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’
Cambridge experts recreated a 336-year-old garden to honor John Ray, a 17th-century botanist who coined the terms 'petal' and 'pollen.' Ray, known as 'the father of natural history,' began his plant studies while a tutor at Cambridge in the 1650s.
- 'Game-changing' cancer service approved for rollout
A new cancer service involving genetic testing, pioneered in Cambridge, has been approved for rollout. This technique aims to provide more cancer patients with access to genetic testing.
- John Lewis injects £20m into Glasgow city centre store in wider branch reboot
John Lewis is investing £20m to revamp its Glasgow store in Buchanan Galleries as part of a £50m annual spending plan to refresh department stores. The broader strategy includes upgrades in Reading, Cambridge, Leicester, and Liverpool, with a total £800m allocated by 2029 to revive department store appeal.
- STAT+: Where ‘democracy met science,’ 50 years ago
The article highlights an 800% increase in U.S. congenital syphilis cases between 2012 and 2024, despite penicillin being a preventable treatment. A current shortage of the drug exacerbates the public health crisis, with affected infants facing severe complications like bone deformities and brain damage.
- AMD is committing £2 billion to power U.K. AI supercomputers and research
AMD is investing £2 billion over five years to develop AI supercomputers in the U.K., including new systems at Cambridge and partnerships with Imperial College London. The commitment focuses on advancing AI research and infrastructure.
- Raspberry Pi's profits are up. So is its DRAM bill
Raspberry Pi's profits have risen significantly due to strong demand and AI-driven market trends, but the company faces challenges with DRAM and memory chip supply. To address this, Raspberry Pi plans to use debt facilities for strategic memory inventory purchases, while investors have responded positively, boosting its stock price.
- 'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge scientists have tested a vaccine designed by artificial intelligence, marking the first time such a vaccine has been tested. The vaccine's design was entirely created using AI technology.
- Influencers sought to sell Cambridge homes in China
An estate agent is recruiting tech-savvy students to assist in selling Cambridge homes to buyers in China and Hong Kong. The initiative focuses on leveraging social media influence to reach potential international buyers.
- Arm boss in line for billion-dollar payday if chipmaker hits targets
The CEO of Arm, a US-listed British chipmaker headquartered in Cambridge, is eligible for a billion-dollar pay package if he achieves 'exceptional growth metrics' to make the company the UK's first trillion-dollar firm. The proposal includes annual share awards and a maximum $800 million bonus tied to specific performance targets.
- ‘Bonkers’: the audacious plan for a 1mn-person city near Cambridge
Shiv Malik's audacious plan envisions a 1 million-person city near Cambridge featuring timber skyscrapers, inspired by challenges faced by young people.
- Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets
Cambridge, Massachusetts city council voted to end its ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract, citing concerns that the technology disproportionately targets marginalized Black and Brown communities. The decision came one week after a shooting incident on Memorial Drive injured two people. Residents and council members argued the surveillance technology undermines the city's sanctuary city status and raises civil rights concerns.
- Northeastern city votes to end ShotSpotter contract for gunfire-detection tech designed to fight crime
Cambridge, Massachusetts voted to end its contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system used by police, citing concerns about reliability, false positives, and potential links to federal immigration enforcement. The decision follows similar action by Chicago in February 2024 and reflects growing skepticism about the technology among some cities. The city has 90 days to discontinue use and remove the acoustic sensors from neighborhoods.
- Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped
Cambridge Science Park has submitted plans for redevelopment, which could create up to 20,000 jobs and include new public spaces. The project aims to revamp Europe's oldest science park. This development is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy.
- Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed
A Democratic Boston city councilor criticized 'soft-on-crime' policies after a suspected gunman's violent past was revealed. Tyler Brown, 46, allegedly opened fire in Cambridge, shooting four people. Brown has a history of violent crimes, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
- Gunman opens fire on busy Cambridge street
A gunman opened fire on a busy street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving two people in critical condition. The shooter targeted cars randomly, and officials are investigating the incident. Lilia Luciano is reporting on the story.
- Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
A gunman was arrested after opening fire on a busy street near Harvard University. The incident occurred on a busy street, but details are limited. The arrest was made following the shooting.
- At least two people were injured in Cambridge shooting
A shooting occurred in Cambridge, resulting in at least two injuries. The incident is currently being reported, but details are limited. No fatalities have been confirmed.
- At least 1 person shot after gunman fires into traffic in Cambridge, Massachusetts
A gunman fired into traffic in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, leaving at least one person wounded. The incident occurred in Cambridge and was reported by Massachusetts State Police. The condition of the wounded person is not specified.
- Cambridge gunman was shooting passing cars at random, witnesses say
A gunman in Cambridge opened fire on passing cars at random, prompting a massive police response on Memorial Drive. Witnesses reported seeing a man with a long gun shooting at vehicles. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon.
- Cybercrime Might Be the One Job AI Isn’t Taking, Study Suggests
A study led by Cambridge found that AI is not significantly enhancing the capabilities of hackers, but rather assisting them in generating spam blog content. The research suggests that cybercrime may be one area where AI is not replacing human workers. The study's findings indicate that AI's impact on hacking is limited to mundane tasks.