Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed studied Natural Sciences at the University of Manchester before completing postgraduate work in science communication. He later worked on research briefings, university publications, and policy-focused newsletters covering public health, emerging technology, and scientific developments. At Cambridge Post, he writes about science, technology, health research, and the way new discoveries move from laboratories and institutions into public life. His current interests include artificial intelligence, medical research, climate science, digital infrastructure, and the public understanding of evidence.
The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames in London

Cambridge Study Finds MPs Overestimate Climate Policy Opposition

Cambridge researchers found that UK MPs underestimated public support for selected climate policies and overestimated political division around them.

Science Communication and Public Understanding

Science Communication in Cambridge: How Research Reaches the Public

Science communication bridges the gap between complex academic research and the public, focusing on trust, media literacy, and accessible language.

Quantum Technology in Britain and Scientific Strategy

Quantum Technology in Cambridge: Research Moves Closer to Real-World Use

Quantum Technology in Britain is being driven by a 10-year, £2.5 billion government investment strategy to foster national scientific innovation.

Antibiotic Resistance and Public Health Awareness

Antimicrobial Resistance in Cambridge: Research, Diagnostics and Stewardship

Antibiotic resistance is a critical public health challenge monitored by the UK Health Security Agency to track infection trends and utility.

UK Government R&D Spending and Scientific Capacity

Public R&D Funding and Cambridge: Why National Science Spending Matters Locally

National R&D funding decisions have direct consequences for Cambridge universities, research institutes, spinouts and the wider science economy.

Artificial Intelligence in Education and British Classrooms

AI in Cambridgeshire Schools: What Teachers and Leaders Need to Consider in 2026

AI is already part of school policy. Cambridgeshire educators need clear rules on safety, privacy, coursework and human oversight.

AI Growth Zones and the UK Technology Economy

AI Infrastructure and Cambridge: What the UK’s Growth Zones Mean for a Research Hub

Cambridge is not an announced AI Growth Zone, but national investment in compute, power and planning will still shape its research and technology economy.