Science & Tech

Historical accounts claimed that humans could burst into flames, with no external ignition. But what is the scientific take on this peculiar phenomenon?

In a world governed by technology, the word “algorithm” is heard of and widely spoken about. But what is the story behind it?

Two doctors visited Formula One teams to observe their pit crews, and what they learned changed how surgery was performed at the Great Ormond Street Hospital

Young people are severely underrepresented in health and care research trials: so, what can you do to change that?

New hope for Huntington’s patients emerge as it has been treated successfully for the first time

After centuries of mathematical research into the well-known “Rupert” property, new shape has been recently discovered that cannot pass through itself

Emerging research suggests that partner choice is shaped by an interplay of biological factors, early familiarity, and social influence, revealing that attraction is a complex process

Not the Mother of Dragons, but the Mother of FemTech: by coining one word, Ida Tin defined an entirely new sector within the technology industry

With the news that warm-water coral reefs have reached a climate tipping point, conversations about climate change are becoming more important than ever

Manchester Marrow is a student arm of the Anthony Nolan charity, which helps those with life-threatening disorders through stem cell donations

With the advancements of AI and its arguably human-like capabilities, the question of understanding human intelligence and the intricate mechanisms of the brain is once again at the centre of scientific debate

Three chemists have been awarded a Nobel for their work on ‘metal-organic frameworks’, pioneering sustainable chemistry

Naming scientific discoveries after scientists could be on its way out

I attended the Greater Manchester Physiology Symposium, an event that celebrates cutting-edge physiological research from various levels of study — here’s what I learnt

As YouTube capitalises on AI technologies, it seems to be leaving us behind