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‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing

‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing

Animal rights concerns and declining audiences. We all know the talking points – but what’s watching greyhound racing actually like?
How reindeers keep their cool

How reindeers keep their cool

With all the exercise reindeers supposedly get up to (think flying across the globe) how do they keep cool with such a well-insulating coat? Here’s the answer
12 Days of Christmas: Ten Springtails A-Leaping

12 Days of Christmas: Ten Springtails A-Leaping

How one tiny flea-like invertebrate, and its robot twin, is advancing our understanding of aerodynamics
Back to the biological services facility at the top of Stopford

Back to the biological services facility at the top of Stopford

Take a look inside the the animal research that goes at the top of the Stopford Building, utilising studies to improve our knowledge of some of the most common and deadly diseases
Review: Stump (UMDS)

Review: Stump (UMDS)

The Mancunion reviews Stum, performed by the University of Manchester Drama Society at The Brewers in Gay Village
Review: Life of Pi

Review: Life of Pi

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Life of Pi at Wyndham’s Theatre, starring Mina Anwar, Raj Ghatak and Habib Nasib Nader
Rumble in the Jungle

Rumble in the Jungle

Do it like they do on the discovery channel, Jess Ferguson explores animals getting jiggy with it
Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias

Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias

All species should be treated equally – so why aren’t they?
Menstruation is cool, period.

Menstruation is cool, period.

Menstruation can be a pain but we all know it is a necessary process crafted by Mother Nature to allow us to reproduce. However, whilst we are a unique species, many other animals also menstruate
Unicorns at Chester Zoo!?

Unicorns at Chester Zoo!?

The arrival of a new okapi calf at local Chester Zoo is a vital step for the conservation of this endangered species
Sapiens aren’t the only homos

Sapiens aren’t the only homos

Did you know homosexuality can be found elsewhere in nature? In time for LGBTQ+ history month we talk about the ‘coming out’ stories of some of the world’s favourite animals, and how they could change people’s perceptions of LGBTQ+ people.
An Awkward Conversation with the Jellicle Linus Karp

An Awkward Conversation with the Jellicle Linus Karp

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy talks to Awkward Productions’ Linus Karp about his new show, how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical ‘cats’
Who’s ‘packing’ in the primates?

Who’s ‘packing’ in the primates?

The animal column is back with more weird facts: This week we looked into the weird and wonderful range of male anatomy in primates
Plants can be sexy too

Plants can be sexy too

We might find plants appealing to look at, but to each other the sex appeal is rampant
Dinosaurs: how do we know what they really looked like?

Dinosaurs: how do we know what they really looked like?

Anna van der Zwaluw explores the surprising truth on what dinosaurs actually looked liked.
The curious case of different coloured eyes

The curious case of different coloured eyes

Have you ever wondered why some people have different coloured eyes? Read more to find out why they occur
Review: Circus 1903

Review: Circus 1903

Rosemary Russett reviews Circus 1903 at the Lowry
Preview: Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked

Preview: Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked

Awkward Productions’ hit one-man show arrives in Manchester next month
Another ‘unconventional’ gap year

Another ‘unconventional’ gap year

Alex Hope recounts his memorable experience as an anti-poaching ranger for rhinos and the challenges he faced whilst living in South Africa

Interview: Chadden Hunter

Science & Technology Editor, Georgie Hines, sits down with Planet Earth II producer Chadden Hunter to discuss conservation, the challenges of nature filmmaking, and what’s in store next