Is the UK falling behind in the semiconductor arms race?
With growing geopolitical tensions and an underwhelming level of investment, the UK may not be doing enough to revive the domestic semiconductor industry
Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?
With (another) new prime minister in power, we investigate his record on science and how that might impact the UK’s scientific community
Chemistry of KA-BOOM!
Heading to a fireworks display this year? Find out about the chemistry that makes it all possible.
Earth Day 2021: World leaders on climate change
As the climate crisis heats up, Blake Crompton considers why this year’s Earth Day was so imporant.
Magnesium: A new frontier for industrial materials
Scientists are on the cusp of harnessing more environmentally-friendly magnesium alloys.
Not So Sci-Fi: Warp Speed Ahead?
‘Punch it Chewie’ – Blake Crompton investigates ‘warp drives’, in the first of a series where we discover the science behind science fiction
In the Paperwork: The Future of UK Science Legislation
The pandemic has somewhat overshadowed Brexit in recent months. Blake Crompton explores the often unreported details of resulting scientific policy.
The Revolution of Sustainable Plastics
Blake Crompton explores the potential for bioplastics in a world plagued by the waste we’ve created.
Protein folding: AI’s new frontier
Blake Crompton describes how artificial intelligence is helping us unpack the decades old protein-folding problem
Tenet and time: The facts behind science fiction
Confused by Christopher Nolan’s Tenet? Blake Crompton explores the scientific theories behind this mind twisting action thriller.
How does pulling an ‘all-nighter’ affect you?
Pulling an ‘all-nighter’ is a uni right of passage; let’s take a look at the physical affects it has!
Grappling with graphene: A look into the first 2D material
Blake Crompton investigates the history of graphene, one of the crowing achievements of Manchester’s physics department
Research galore: The big projects in UoM chemistry
Find out about the exciting new research going on in our Chemistry department and how it’s impacting the field worldwide
Coping with anxiety: Quenching worries with science
Anxiety is a common problem amongst students. Blake Compton discusses how science can help you deal with it
The chemistry of the Curry Mile
The molecular chemistry of the Curry Mile: spice as an integral part of Manchester student life
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