Science in the news 3: Brain implants, rediscovered mammals and mentally time-travelling rats
From long-lost animals to rodent imagination, here’s a collection of the most exciting stories of science in the news
From mRNA vaccines to the quantum dots: The 2023 Nobel Prizes for science
Here’s a rundown of the 2023 Nobel Prizes for science
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023: the amateur astronomers exploring the universe
Explore the cosmos with our favourite images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
The mysteries of the infrared universe: What the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed so far
One year into its ten-year mission, the James Webb Space Telescope has begun revealing the secrets of our universe
To infinity and beyond: Looking at what’s next for science in 2023
The Mancunion bring you all the Science and Technology news you may have missed in 2022, and what to look forward to in 2023
12 Days of Christmas: Ten Springtails A-Leaping
How one tiny flea-like invertebrate, and its robot twin, is advancing our understanding of aerodynamics
12 Days of Christmas: Nine Ladies Dancing (to Bass)
What is it that makes us want to dance to music? Researchers at McMaster University may have found the answer…
From the lab to your ears: The best science podcasts for you
From how galaxies form to why we procrastinate, there’s a science podcast to satisfy every curiosity
FOMO: Are you really missing out?
FOMO is something we all experience but what really underlies this decisional anxiety, and how can we overcome it?
Is violence an evolutionary trait?
Genetics could help explain patterns of violence in both sexes
Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias
All species should be treated equally – so why aren’t they?
Fraud over failure
The story of Elizabeth Holmes’ fraudulent empire, Theranos
COVID-19 nasal vaccines – the way forward?
Needle-free alternatives may provide stronger immunity and help us find our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic
Intelligent plants and their senses
How much do our plants understand about their surroundings? Maybe more than we think.
COVID-19 booster vaccines: What, who and why?
Evidence suggests additional doses increase vaccine-induced protection against COVID-19 in vulnerable individuals.