Graphene could help tackle the global water crisis
A new study by the University of Manchester suggests that graphene-based membranes could remove ions in saltwater, leaving behind clean and safe drinking water
Tea bags contain micro-plastics which are contributing to the climate crisis and bad health
A recent study by the McGill University in Canada suggested that micro-plastics found in tea bags could be dangerous once ingested
Urgent need for black blood donors in Manchester
The NHS Blood and Transplant team are in urgent need for a higher number of black blood donors in Manchester during Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Tory leaders announce post-Brexit science and tech plans
Conservative party leaders pledged a cash injection into the NHS and life sciences industry at the Tory party conference in Manchester
The mysterious vaping illness: an epidemic?
A new vaping-related illness has afftected at least 530 people, the CDC said last week, bringing the latest fatality to nine
Online tool created by UoM to combat climate emergency
The free to use Tyndall Carbon Targeter, designed by The University of Manchester, could assist the UK in reaching national emission goals
Wilderland wildlife film festival comes to Manchester
The festival will showcase nine new independently produced films about conservation, coexistence and natural beauty
UoM signs up for Covering Climate Now to fight climate crisis
For a week this September, the University of Manchester will join forces with media outlets and organisations to devote their research to the global climate emergency
UoM scientists’ breakthrough for cancer hair-loss
Research into cancer at The University of Manchester has led scientists to a new discovery in preventing chemo-induced hair-loss
A guide to good health during university
The University of Manchester has more to offer than ever before with their ever-growing advice services in the Students’ Union
UoM to host world’s first Graphene Hackathon
The GEIC which specialises in the rapid development, scale up and commercialisation of graphene, is recruiting students to bring their original ideas to the hackathon this November
Study shows IVF birth weights are on the rise
University of Manchester research has discovered IVF birthweights are up by 10% on average compared to 25 years ago
Organs on the wrong side of her body
Despite having her appendix removed, the 99-year-old woman never discovered her medical abnormality
True crime and social justice with Professor Ian Burney
Harmless fascination or terrifyingly creepy of us all? Either way, our obsession with true crime is nothing new.
‘The greater good’: The ethics of animal testing in scientific research
Jacklin Kwan tours the University of Manchester animal research unit in the Stopford Building, and examines the ethical considerations to be made in such a subject matter
Scientists capture the first image of a black hole
Two-hundred scientists have come together to produce the first ever image of a black hole in a landmark moment for astronomers
Predicting obesity in children
Is measuring children at age two the answer to solving the UK’s obesity problem?
New drugs developed to treat ovarian cancer
Led by Professor Stephen Taylor, University of Manchester researchers have found promising leads in their hunt to tackle ovarian cancer
What does Parkinson’s disease smell like?
New research from the University of Manchester has revealed correlation between skin odour and Parkinson’s
‘New Space’ comes to Manchester
ManSEDS’ annual Innovation in Space Festival featured Bob Morris, Chair of the Northern Space Consortium, who detailed how the UK space industry has changed recently