Science & Tech Archive
3rd December 2014
Eco Machines: Designing the cars of the future
Science & Technology Editor Andy van den Bent-Kelly attended an interesting debate at the Sackville Street Building in which four experts discussed the challenges facing the world of motoring and what solutions the industries are suggesting
27th November 2014
New computer games could lower risk of OAPs falling
A series of computer games could help prevent OAPs from falling at home and in the community, according to the Manchester researchers who developed them
19th November 2014
Technology: the modern day student addiction
A survey has revealed the biggest addictions that students and other young people succumb to
12th November 2014
“The Future is Fracking. Discuss” – Manchester Science Festival 2014
Andy van den Bent-Kelly headed over to the Museum of Science and Industry to attend a lively debate about fracking as part of this year’s Science Festival
26th October 2014
Manchester set to benefit from €24m ‘smart green growth’ fund
The money will be used to lower carbon emissions and transform the area into a ‘smart city’
14th October 2014
Interview: Professor Fred Loebinger
Andy van den Bent-Kelly sat down with the Professor of Particle Physics to discuss CERN, Manchester and all things atomic
5th October 2014
Manchester scientists synthesise “Star of David” molecule
A complex new molecule created by a postgraduate student at the University of Manchester closely resembles the famous symbol of Judaism
5th October 2014
Combining cancer treatments could improve survival rates in patients
A study published in Cancer Research reveals that treating patients with both radiotherapy and immunotherapy at the same time could prevent cells from becoming resistant to treatment
2nd October 2014
Preview: TEDx Salford
The famous conference returns to Greater Manchester on Sunday in what promises to be the biggest TEDx event ever hosted in the UK
25th September 2014
Interview: Professor Phil Manning
Andy van den Bent-Kelly sat down with the Professor of Natural History to discuss all things prehistoric
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24th September 2014
Funding boost for Manchester Alzheimer’s researcher
The award will be used to fund a project that could greatly enhance our understanding of dementia
22nd September 2014
Martian meteorite hints at possibility of life on Mars
The discovery of a cell-like structure known to have contained water in the past gives more weight to claims that the Red Planet may once have supported life.
11th September 2014
Graphene sandwich could satisfy our hunger for designer materials
The graphene juggernaut shows no sign of slowing down, as scientists discover yet another use for Manchester’s favourite wonder material
17th March 2014
Manchester students’ success in Shell competition with ‘solar tree’ idea
The project will offer ‘communities in the developing world that aren’t connected to the national grid…use of their biggest source of energy’
10th March 2014
Siemens Executive awarded honorary professorship
Juergen Maier will take up a five year post within the faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
10th March 2014
Student caught using university computers to ‘mine’ Dogecoin
Imperial College student banned from computing facilities after ‘mining’ online currency, which follows a similar incident at Harvard University
3rd February 2014
Better treatment for pancreatic cancer patients
Researchers find way to improve pancreatic cancer treatment
3rd February 2014
University hacked for MoD links
Queen Mary has been accused of collaborating ‘with government security services’ to ‘monitor civilians’
25th November 2013
“Miracle material” graphene to be used in condoms
Researchers attempt to make graphene-based condoms.
18th November 2013
Biology team wins prize for synthetic palm oil
A team of students won the prestigious prize after modifying a version of E.coli