Male contraception: where are we now?
Despite the high demand for more male contraception, the development of gels or pills for men has a long way to go before they hit the shelves.
Researchers find “electricity-breathing” bacteria
Researchers at Washington State University have found bacteria which can ‘eat and breathe’ electricity
Is Nemo a person?
The cleaner wrasse has passed the mirror self-recognition test – what implications does this have on the study of consciousness in animals?
How 147 companies control 40% of the global economy
A report published a Zurich team has revealed the small handful of companies that hold disproportionate influence in the global economy
Genetically awake: Insomnia linked to genes
Researchers have linked 57 gene regions to insomnia, revealing new potential target areas for treatment to this increasingly prevalent condition
Jodrell Bank observes neutron star collision
Manchester astronomers at Jodrell Bank have been part of an international collaboration that have observed a rare and violent stellar event
Big data: perilous or profitable?
Big data has the potential to be seamlessly integrated in every single aspect of our lives, making it more accessible, safe, and convenient
Baryons, beakers, and Brexit
Brexit is plagued with uncertainty, and the faster we’re moving towards it, the less we know about the UK’s position as a science powerhouse
Awe-inspiring women in science and technology
In the wake of International Women’s Day, The Mancunion takes time to recognise the outstanding contributions female scientists have made
HIV-1 remission achieved in second patient
For the second time in history, HIV remission has been achieved in a human patient using a combination of chemotherapy and stem cell transplants
Homosexuality and science: the good, the bad, and the ugly
In the wake of LGBT history month, we take a look at how scientific understanding of homosexuality shaped our cultural and political attitudes.
New heights reached in Virgin Galactic spaceflight
‘Spaceplanes’ are notoriously difficult to take off and re-enter the atmosphere — so how did Virgin do it?
Million tonnes of waste to be dumped in Great Barrier Reef
Despite legislation being in place to protect the reef, exemptions are permitted for dredging to aid port maintenance.
Japan touches down on a new frontier
The space agency of Japan, JAXA has landed their Hayabusa-2 probe onto the surface of an asteroid, opening up possibilities for space exploration, astronomy, and space mining.
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
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
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
Wasim Askar analyses the potential causes and impacts of the Earth’s drifting magnetic North Pole.
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
Researchers have innovated a new cell therapy technique that uses harvested cells from a patient suffering from Crohn’s to treat their condition.