Science & Tech Archive
28th February 2019
America’s Green New Deal
Democrats are pushing the Green New Deal as a radical policy platform to combat climate change. What’s in the deal, and why has it faced opposition?
28th February 2019
One more data revolution should be nipped in the bud
At the AAAS annual conference, Dr Allen describes the perils of using machine learning to analyse data in experimental science
28th February 2019
Naltrexone: the stigma surrounding treatments for substance abuse
Despite the lack of adverse side effects, Naltrexone is underprescribed by GPs to treat substance abuse – possibly locking thousands out of recovery
22nd February 2019
The North Pole is shifting towards Siberia
Wasim Askar analyses the potential causes and impacts of the Earth’s drifting magnetic North Pole.
22nd February 2019
Nobel-prize winning 3D imaging
Scientists at the School of Materials in Manchester have used single-particle reconstruction to help them identify and improve the structure of fuel cells.
22nd February 2019
Crohn’s vs Crohn’s: how infected cells are helping us beat the disease
Researchers have innovated a new cell therapy technique that uses harvested cells from a patient suffering from Crohn’s to treat their condition.
22nd February 2019
Students strike for action against climate change
Students in Manchester, and all over the world, have taken to the streets every Friday to demand that governments take action to combat climate change.
22nd February 2019
Manchester with no bee
The mass extinction of species is hitting insects particularly hard, which may have devastating consequences for ecosystems all around the world.
22nd February 2019
Industry, engineering and science: A history of north campus
Alex Moores explores the vibrant history of north campus, and its growth alongside industry and scientific research in Manchester.
21st February 2019
Researchers map Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchesr from Manchester have been involved in the largest ever map of Alzheimer’s and its impacts on the human brain.
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21st February 2019
The National Graphene Institute is working to provide clean water
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute in Manchester are teaming up with LifeSaver to utilise graphene in cutting-edge water filtration.
21st February 2019
‘Inverted flags’ wave in new era for smart cities
The new ‘inverted flag’ could be a cheap energy source for the future
21st February 2019
Measles outbreaks threaten public health
Anti-vaxxerss have been blamed for a global outbreak of measles
14th February 2019
UK prepares to become carbon-negative
Megan Robinson assesses Drax’s recent attempt to minimise carbon emissions using carbon capture technology.
14th February 2019
Gravitational waves: round three
Euan Hall reviews the latest developments in scientific efforts to understand ripples in space-time.
14th February 2019
The Internet of Things: who really needs a smart toaster?
From smarter toasters to cars to street lamps, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a movement that will have profound implications for industry and security.
14th February 2019
UoM student wins prestigious undergraduate award
We look at Cristian Bodnar’s work in artificial intelligence and machine learning that won him a prestigious award by the Global Undergraduate Summit.
7th February 2019
Private money in space
Private companies have opened up space travel by bringing costs down – Wasim Aksar takes a look at those who are going boldly where no one has gone before
6th February 2019
Quantum computers: a reality
IBM has recently unveiled a commercial quantum supercomputer. Wasim Askar explores the basic principles of how quantum computing works.
6th February 2019
The big problem of micro-plastics in Manchester
The University has recently been funded to solve the issue of plastic consumption and the prevalence of micro-plastics in urban environments.