Researchers in China have developed colonies of genetically modified silkworms which produce silk stronger than bullet-proof Kevlar. But why are spiders the real stars of the show? And what does this mean for us?

The new AI technology, developed by the University of Oxford and Harvard Medical School, could help predict new viral outbreaks

Blood donation is simple to do, less scary than you think, and in high demand from students

Here’s a rundown of the 2023 Nobel Prizes for science

Here are the latest big science stories you need to know about

Asteroid Bennu may give us clues into how carbon-based life began

Forget just Dry January. As more students move away from drinking, low-alcohol alternatives are being poured into the glass, but how are they made?

As artificial intelligence evolves, a new generation of more sophisticated, and more believable scams are emerging

From millions of pounds of damage to city-wide police cordons, these lab disasters put your workplace accidents into perspective

Biology week starts on the 16th October. Explore some of the ways to get involved in Manchester and from the comfort of your home

Explore the cosmos with our favourite images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023

After a successful moon landing, Vikram and Pagryan roamed the moon’s southern hemisphere until scientists put them to bed. We wonder if they will wake

Scientists have shown that antimatter also falls under gravity, holding up Einstein’s general theory of relativity against evolving scientific ideas

A joint study led by The University of Manchester and Leicester has linked disturbed sleep to breathlessness in long COVID patients and proposes possible treatment solutions.

Manchester has long been making waves in the nuclear energy industry – find out how the scientific namesakes of university buildings set in motion a movement towards green energy.

ispace’s new spacecraft made it within touching distance of the lunar surface, but a last-minute malfunction dashed their hopes of a successful moon landing

What is the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, and should students be worried about their future job prospects in light of AI advancements?

A new study found that hormonal contraceptives are linked with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, but should you stop taking the pill?

In their new book, Dr Cassidy Sugimoto and Dr Vincent Larivière highlight the challenges facing women in science and how they can be addressed.

Dr Jessica Wade works behind the scenes on Wikipedia to try to amplify scientific achievements which go unheard of against the big names in science.