Science & Tech Archive
8th March 2016
Manchester scientists discuss the possibility of alien life
From supposed UFO sightings to rumours of abduction, one of science’s greatest unknowns—is there really alien life out there? Staff from the University of Manchester got together to discuss their views
24th February 2016
CRISPR – the controversial yet revolutionary gene-editing tool
Senior Science Reporter, Tori Blakeman, met with Zoology professor, Matthew Cobb, to discuss the applications and concerns surrounding this revolutionary genetic technology
17th February 2016
Zika virus: What is it and will it affect me?
The Zika virus has recently been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation , but what is Zika and what does this mean for us in Manchester?
15th February 2016
Manchester’s second graphene centre gets the go ahead
The University’s multi-million pound Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre has been granted planning permission by Manchester City Council
10th February 2016
New study reveals the importance of being in tune with the Earth
A recent study working on mutated mice has implicated the importance of having an internal clock that is synced with the 24 hour cycle seen on Earth
9th February 2016
NHS Foundation Trust “requires improvement”
In a continuing mental health inspection programme, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) concludes that the safety and leadership of the North West’s Five Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust is inadequate
14th December 2015
Manchester discovery reveals how genetic interactions increase disease risk
Manchester and Cambridge scientists reveal new research on how the interaction of gaps in genes can influence the risk of arthritis, psoriasis and type 1 diabetes
14th December 2015
Proteins discovered tell body cells how to move and feel
Scientists from the University of Manchester have discovered a group of proteins that enable body cells to move and feel
3rd December 2015
Manchester to be carbon neutral by 2050
Manchester City Council has outlined its intentions for the city to be run entirely on green energy within the next 35 years
16th November 2015
Personalised web advice for cancer detection
A new online tool from the University of Manchester could reduce the time between when patients detect cancer symptoms and actually go to the doctor
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11th November 2015
Manchester Science Festival Explores the Funny Side of Dark Matter
The BBC’s Infinite Monkey Cage series recorded their latest episode at the Museum of Science and Industry in which they explored the unknown 95 per cent of the universe—dark energy and dark matter
7th November 2015
The scientist sacked by the government – in conversation with Professor David Nutt
Known for being sacked for comparing the harms of horse riding with taking ecstasy or cannabis, neuropsychopharmacologist Professor Nutt is the controversial scientist everyone is talking about
2nd November 2015
Brain chemistry adapts to raise pain threshold, Manchester study reveals
University of Manchester researchers have found that the chemical composition of the human brain can adapt to help alleviate chronic pain
23rd October 2015
Investigation shows Manchester receives enormous funding from fossil fuel giants
According to an investigation by Greenpeace, the University of Manchester has taken £27.7 million in funds from large fossil fuel companies including BP and Shell
21st October 2015
Guinness World Record set by Manchester CPR Relay
On October 16th, more than 800 people set the new CPR relay Guinness World Record, held at The University of Manchester in aid of European Restart a Heart Day
15th October 2015
Manchester professor denies “wildly optimistic” UN claims on Climate Change
A Manchester professor has dismissed the UN’s proposed plan of action and is calling for more revolutionary actions to combat global climate change
10th October 2015
Push for new platelet donors in Manchester
With a current shortage of platelet donors in Manchester, the NHS are calling for the community to come forward and get tested for donation eligibility
9th October 2015
Discovery sheds new light on the minds of dinosaurs
Experts have reconstructed one of the most complete sauropod braincases ever found in Europe
8th October 2015
Research grants for Salford students
Five Salford students will be funded by Salford-based cancer charity Kidscan to develop treatment techniques
8th October 2015
Mummified animal exhibition opens at Manchester Museum
A new exhibition centered around a extensive collection of mummified animals has opened at the Manchester Museum