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America’s Green New Deal
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?
One more data revolution should be nipped in the bud
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
Naltrexone: the stigma surrounding treatments for substance abuse
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
The North Pole is shifting towards Siberia
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.
Nobel-prize winning 3D imaging
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.
Crohn’s vs Crohn’s: how infected cells are helping us beat the disease
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.
Students strike for action against climate change
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.
Manchester with no bee
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.
Industry, engineering and science: A history of north campus
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.
Researchers map Alzheimer’s Disease
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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The National Graphene Institute is working to provide clean water
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.
‘Inverted flags’ wave in new era for smart cities
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
Measles outbreaks threaten public health
21st February 2019

Measles outbreaks threaten public health

Anti-vaxxerss have been blamed for a global outbreak of measles
UK prepares to become carbon-negative
14th February 2019

UK prepares to become carbon-negative

Megan Robinson assesses Drax’s recent attempt to minimise carbon emissions using carbon capture technology.
Gravitational waves: round three
14th February 2019

Gravitational waves: round three

Euan Hall reviews the latest developments in scientific efforts to understand ripples in space-time.
The Internet of Things: who really needs a smart toaster?
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.
UoM student wins prestigious undergraduate award
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.
Private money in space
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
Quantum computers: a reality
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.
The big problem of micro-plastics in Manchester
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.