Long COVID: Can improved sleep cure breathlessness?
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.
The power of stars: Manchester and its energy revolution
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.
First private Moon landing attempt fails
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
Equity for women in Science: An interview with Dr Cassidy Sugimoto
In their new book, Dr Cassidy Sugimoto and Dr Vincent Larivière highlight the challenges facing women in science and how they can be addressed.
Women on Wikipedia: Is your favourite encyclopaedia gender biased?
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.
Variable Harlequin Toads: Conservation at Manchester Museum
A recent event hosted at Manchester Museum explored why the Variable Harlequin Toad is the most important toad you’ve never heard of.
Mouldy Manny: How bad for you is a mouldy house?
We take a look at some of the myths surrounding household mould, and why you should probably text your landlord again about that damp patch…
The virtual therapist: Could online CBT revolutionise mental health care?
With 25% of mental health patients waiting more than 12 weeks on the NHS for psychological treatments, could iCBT provide treatment for sufferers of depression and anxiety?
Does ChatGPT live up to the hype?
ChatGPT has made its way into the technological conversation quite forcefully over the past 5 months, with millions of people using it daily. Is the AI smart or silly?
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
Mummies, meteorites and mammals: What do Manchester Museum’s collections teach scientists?
Following the reopening of the Manchester Museum, we looked at the science behind the discoveries, from human remains, animal specimens and historical objects.
Forever chemicals: New study begins to unravel exactly how PFAS affect our bodies
A new study has revealed the effect of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, on our natural biological processes for the first time.
Clean air, clean mind: The impact of air pollution on our brains
We know that air pollution has negative consequences on human health, but how does it affect our thinking and cognitive abilities?
That’s Science: Manchester student science podcast
In the age of podcasts, University of Manchester students Amelia Doran and Susan O’Flynn have recorded, edited and produced a refreshing take on the nature and history of science.
Sunak Science: Latest cabinet reshuffle
With the creation of a new cabinet position and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, we take a look at how politics influences scientific advancement and the current issues facing UK researchers.
UK lagging behind in the race against antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise – could bacteriophages be the solution?
Citizen scientists: How a high school student broke new biological ground
When Indeever Madireddy’s pet goldfish died, he could have flushed him down the toilet. Instead, he carried out a piece of research that broke new scientific ground…
Early warning signs of breast cancer
Breast cancer can be a scary thing that many people have to face in their lifetime, but being aware of the early warning signs can help reduce the fear of uncertainty. Let’s look at some of the early symptoms