Science & Tech Archive
2nd November 2023
Silkworms, spider genes and bulletproof silk
Researchers in China have developed colonies of genetically modified silkworms which produce silk stronger than bullet-proof Kevlar. But why are spiders the real stars of the show? And what does this mean for us?
1st November 2023
EVEscape to the rescue: The AI tool predicting new virus strains before they evolve
The new AI technology, developed by the University of Oxford and Harvard Medical School, could help predict new viral outbreaks
30th October 2023
Why you should give blood
Blood donation is simple to do, less scary than you think, and in high demand from students
30th October 2023
From mRNA vaccines to the quantum dots: The 2023 Nobel Prizes for science
Here’s a rundown of the 2023 Nobel Prizes for science
27th October 2023
Science in the news: Asteroids samples, brain maps, and artificial DNA
Here are the latest big science stories you need to know about
25th October 2023
Let’s talk about REx baby: NASA’s first asteroid sample returns to Earth
Asteroid Bennu may give us clues into how carbon-based life began
20th October 2023
Booze without the hangover: The science behind a low-alcohol pint
Forget just Dry January. As more students move away from drinking, low-alcohol alternatives are being poured into the glass, but how are they made?
19th October 2023
Artificial intelligence to artificial imposter
As artificial intelligence evolves, a new generation of more sophisticated, and more believable scams are emerging
16th October 2023
When mistakes matter: The worst laboratory accidents
From millions of pounds of damage to city-wide police cordons, these lab disasters put your workplace accidents into perspective
14th October 2023
Celebrate Biology Week in Manchester
Biology week starts on the 16th October. Explore some of the ways to get involved in Manchester and from the comfort of your home
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12th October 2023
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023: the amateur astronomers exploring the universe
Explore the cosmos with our favourite images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
11th October 2023
Vikram and Pagryan hit snooze: India’s moon landing
After a successful moon landing, Vikram and Pagryan roamed the moon’s southern hemisphere until scientists put them to bed. We wonder if they will wake
10th October 2023
Cosmological questions: Why antimatter matters
Scientists have shown that antimatter also falls under gravity, holding up Einstein’s general theory of relativity against evolving scientific ideas
11th May 2023
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.
10th May 2023
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.
8th May 2023
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
28th April 2023
AI: Friend or foe?
What is the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, and should students be worried about their future job prospects in light of AI advancements?
26th April 2023
Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks
A new study found that hormonal contraceptives are linked with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, but should you stop taking the pill?
26th April 2023
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.
24th April 2023
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.