Science & Tech Archive
7th February 2017
Manchester Science Festival 2017 announces first headliner
The unique ‘Robots’ exhibition, showcasing the 500-year evolution of robots, is to headline the annual science festival held at Manchester’s Museum of Science & Industry
2nd February 2017
Manchester reveals world’s first graphene dress
Fashion, science, and technology come together to produce a graphene dress that changes colour when you breathe
1st February 2017
Fuel cells could provide new green energy solutions
Prabhuraj Balakrishnan, a PhD student researcher at the University of Manchester, talks about his recent discovery that could see a major leap in sustainable energy production, realised using graphene and other 2D materials in fuel cell systems
27th January 2017
New drug cocktail provides hope for Leukaemia therapy
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Manchester has revealed a potentially more effective treatment for leukaemia
27th January 2017
‘City of Trees’ launched in Manchester
New research by the University demonstrates the many benefits of a project aiming to plant 3 million trees, one for every man, woman, and child in Greater Manchester
27th January 2017
Northumbria University fined for caffeine test
Two students were hospitalised after given a caffeine dose equivalent to 300 cups of coffee in a non-risk assessed test
14th December 2016
Review: The Infinite Monkey Cage
Megan Harvey reports on seeing the comedy science duo in front of a live audience at the Museum of Science & Industry
2nd December 2016
Female scientists sign letter against hate
Following Trump’s victory in the US election, nearly 9,000 women have signed an open letter against the “hateful rhetoric that was given a voice” against science and hate
2nd December 2016
Jodrell Bank blocks home development plans
Fears of increased signal pollution from new homes behind ruling against 120-home development
2nd December 2016
Bath chemistry academic leads Christmas Lectures
Professor Saiful Islam, will present ‘Supercharged: Fuelling the Future’ at the 80th anniversary of Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
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28th November 2016
Poorest countries aim to eliminate fossil fuels
Some of the poorest countries in the world, who are heavily affected by increasingly extreme weather conditions, have promised to run on 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050
28th November 2016
Student’s new cane design to change visually impaired lives
A wireless cane developed by a Manchester PhD student that detects your surroundings is expected to revolutionise quality of life for the blind and visually impaired
22nd November 2016
May pledges £2bn a year to science
Theresa May promises an annual £2 billion to scientific research and development (R&D) by 2020 and review of current tax incentives to help the UK’s science and technology industry
21st November 2016
No willpower? Love bacon? Try flexitarianism
Eating less meat could save the planet and you some cash
17th November 2016
Millennials encouraged to take control of their financial future
The mobile app invstr is launching a Student Investing Championship to encourage students to improve their financial skills and understanding of the markets
14th November 2016
AIDS-related deaths could be reduced with anti-fungal drugs
On-going research in early diagnosis and correct treatment of fungal infections suggests many lives could be saved amongst HIV/AIDS sufferers
14th November 2016
Battle of the sexes: can men handle the contraceptive heat?
A recent study into male contraceptive injections was halted when men displayed side effects such as acne, weight gain, muscle pain and mood swings and it seems women are not happy about it
9th November 2016
Can nature documentaries promote conservation?
Nature documentaries have always valued themselves on being educational and entertaining — but are they teaching us anything?
7th November 2016
The Chronarium
Take 20 minutes for yourself at Manchester Science Festival’s ‘Chronarium’ and feel the power of relaxation in our modern day lives
7th November 2016
Robot orchestra: Live
Performing at the Museum of Science and Industry as part of Manchester Science Festival, the Robot orchestra, built by and for the community, used an eclectic blend of engineering and music to inspire the public to become more involved in science