University of Cambridge

Giant gravitons, fermionic forms and vertex algebras

A bstract We investigate the mathematical and physical content of the giant graviton expansion of three-dimensional 𝒩 = 4 superconformal field theories in a simplifying limit. We uncover an interesting relation between the coefficients in this expansion, the Hilbert series of cer...

A household level investigation into personal chauffeured automobility

Personal chauffeured automobility is a widespread yet under-researched practice, particularly in cities of the Global South. This study presents the first systematic investigation of personal chauffeured car use and the motivations that sustain it as an everyday mobility practice...

Progress in deformation mechanisms and emerging functionalities of metastable β titanium alloys: Insights from advanced characterizations

Metastable β titanium alloys, characterized by diverse microstructural evolution due to a high content of β stabilizers, offer great potential for achieving high multifunctionality, such as excellent strength and ductility combination, biocompatibility, superelasticity, shape mem...

Examining Data-Driven Approaches for Clean Air Advocacy in a Changing Climate: a Scoping Review

Abstract Purpose of Review Air pollution remains a global public health and climate challenge, causing millions of premature deaths annually and disproportionately affecting marginalised communities. This scoping review examines how data-driven approaches have been used to advoca...

From established biology to candidate archetypes in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma: the ARCHETYPE-PX evidence framework and consensus method

Background. High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) causes most deaths from ovarian cancer, and treatment remains largely empirical outside the homologous-recombination-deficient subgroup. Genomic, immune, stromal and treatment-induced states with different therapeutic vulner...

Scour reduction performance of multi-layer collars around a cylindrical monopile

Local scour around offshore wind monopiles can reduce foundation embedment and threaten long-term structural performance. This study experimentally investigates single-, double-, and triple-layer collar systems under steady clear-water currents, with emphasis on the effects of co...

How to: Regional RSE Groups

In this 90-minute interactive speed-writing session, we will co-author a guide for: creating and sustaining a regional RSE group, engaging with the regional community and hosting a regional RSE event. We aim to bring together a wealth of siloed knowledge from across different reg...

How to: Regional RSE Groups

In this 90-minute interactive speed-writing session, we will co-author a guide for: creating and sustaining a regional RSE group, engaging with the regional community and hosting a regional RSE event. We aim to bring together a wealth of siloed knowledge from across different reg...

The development and initial validation of the Perinatal Intrusions Interpretation Index: A novel scale that measures negative appraisals of infant‐related intrusive thoughts

OBJECTIVES: Unwanted and often distressing intrusive thoughts of infant-related harm are common during the perinatal period and are associated with poorer maternal mental health. The mechanisms linking perinatal intrusive thoughts to mental health remain poorly understood. One pr...

Prediction of Joint Roughness Coefficient Using Metaheuristic-Optimized Random Forest Model

Reliable estimation of the joint roughness coefficient (JRC) is important for quantitative characterization of joint roughness and provides an important geometric parameter for subsequent joint shear strength assessment. However, single-parameter empirical models cannot fully cap...

TCTrack: Working with researchers to enable FAIR tropical cyclone tracking

We will present our experiences working with researchers to produce TCTrack, an open source Python package for determining tropical cyclones tracks. We will discuss how we were able to both apply RSE expertise to improve the software design as well as building deep domain knowled...

Extensive and differential platinum chemotherapy mutagenesis in livers of children

Childhood cancer survivors often experience late adverse effects that may be linked to chemotherapy mutagenesis. We studied chemotherapy mutagenesis in normal pediatric tissues using duplex sequencing (NanoSeq) to enable the detection of mutations from single DNA molecules. We fo...

Mitigating artificial intelligence-related animal welfare risks in animal farming

In animal farming, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly promoted as a means to enhance productivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve animal welfare. However, discussion of the animal welfare risks arising from these technologies, particularly emerging generat...

Black holes and causal nonlinear electrodynamics

A bstract For generic theories of nonlinear electrodynamics (NLED) we investigate the implications of (a)causality on spherically-symmetric solutions of the Einstein-NLED equations that are asymptotic to a Reissner-Nordström (RN) spacetime. Equal-charge dyonic RN black holes are...

HPCRSE@RSECon26: 5th annual meeting of the HPC RSE community

This event is organised by the HPC RSE Special Interest Group (SIG) to bring together the community of RSEs working in High Performance Computing (HPC) and Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI). The community covers a range of RSE roles from development of research software to su...

HPCRSE@RSECon26: 5th annual meeting of the HPC RSE community

This event is organised by the HPC RSE Special Interest Group (SIG) to bring together the community of RSEs working in High Performance Computing (HPC) and Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI). The community covers a range of RSE roles from development of research software to su...

Big five personality traits and lifestyle: a cross-sectional study in brazilian undergraduate students

Abstract Background Lifestyle psychiatry focuses on interventions targeting modifiable behaviors and has emerged as a key approach to promoting mental health. Personality traits are associated with a broad range of health-related behaviors. However, few studies have examined thei...

Induction of the filamentous prophage, Pf4, is conditionally regulated by PA3572 (difP) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic Gram-negative pathogen, often associated with airway infections in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Biofilms of many P. aeruginosa strains, such as PAO1, produce copious quantities of filamentous Pf4 phage. High titres of P...

Decoupling Triplet Population from Intersystem Crossing in TADF Materials

Abstract The characterization of thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) relies on detecting delayed emission following triplet formation. However, triplet population under optical excitation is fundamentally limited by the intrinsic intersystem crossing (ISC) efficiency...

Randomised phase III trials of cancer prevention drugs: a systematic review and prediction of trial success

BACKGROUND: Pharmacological cancer risk reduction has received far less investment than therapeutic oncology and only a few agents have entered routine practice. Understanding the predictors of positive outcomes of previous trials and issues faced is critical to future developmen...