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Science in the news 3: Brain implants, rediscovered mammals and mentally time-travelling rats

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
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From mRNA vaccines to the quantum dots: The 2023 Nobel Prizes for science

From mRNA vaccines to the quantum dots: The 2023 Nobel Prizes for science

Here’s a rundown of the 2023 Nobel Prizes for science
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023: the amateur astronomers exploring the universe

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
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The mysteries of the infrared universe: What the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed so far

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
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To infinity and beyond: Looking at what’s next for science in 2023

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
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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
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12 Days of Christmas: Nine Ladies Dancing (to Bass)

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…
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From the lab to your ears: The best science podcasts for you

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
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FOMO: Are you really missing out?

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?
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Is violence an evolutionary trait?

Is violence an evolutionary trait?

Genetics could help explain patterns of violence in both sexes
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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?
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Fraud over failure

The story of Elizabeth Holmes’ fraudulent empire, Theranos
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Shining on Libra Dream

Shining on Libra Dream

Running a handmade crystal jewellery business whilst at uni? We speak to Libra Dream
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Landing on Planet Soph

Landing on Planet Soph

Student Sophie Walsh, the creator fashion brand Planet Soph, discusses the brand’s challenges, ambitions, and products
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COVID-19 nasal vaccines – the way forward?

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
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Intelligent plants and their senses

Intelligent plants and their senses

How much do our plants understand about their surroundings? Maybe more than we think.
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COVID-19 booster vaccines: What, who and why?

COVID-19 booster vaccines: What, who and why?

Evidence suggests additional doses increase vaccine-induced protection against COVID-19 in vulnerable individuals.
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