Awe-inspiring women in science and technology
In the wake of International Women’s Day, The Mancunion takes time to recognise the outstanding contributions female scientists have made
UK prepares to become carbon-negative
Megan Robinson assesses Drax’s recent attempt to minimise carbon emissions using carbon capture technology.
Soviet ‘Zond 6’ lunar mission audio recording surfaces
The recording comes from a vital point in the space race
Scientist nominations for new £50 banknote
Nominations have opened to see who will be the new face of the £50 note. We look at the front-running contenders from all fields of STEM.
Changes to mental health services
In recent years, the number of university students affected by mental health seems to be a figure that just keeps rising. A recent study by the World Health Organisation reported that 1 in 3 freshers experience symptoms of mental health disorders. Furthermore, a fifth of 16-24 year olds are thought to experience anxiety or depression. […]
From particle physics to techno music
Megan Robinson speaks to Manchester’s own Dr Rob Appleby, a particle physicist at CERN, about getting people engaged in science with all their senses