As the development of AI technology is rapidly improving, should we be questioning who our voice assistants are narrated by?

Women have been neglected by the healthcare system for centuries. Surely, it’s time for a change.

Dip your toes into the world of amateur science, guided by scientist Falgunee Sarker

Manchester has been home to many renowned scientists throughout history whose research changed the world. Here are a few of our favourites

Awareness of the effect of indoor suntanning on rates of skin cancer has been growing in recent years. UoM researchers claim it may be time for a nationwide ban.

The prevalence of short-sightedness is increasing as we spend more and more time on our screens, but at least wearing glasses is becoming trendier!

Do it like they do on the discovery channel, Jess Ferguson explores animals getting jiggy with it

Genetics could help explain patterns of violence in both sexes

All species should be treated equally – so why aren’t they?

We have the technology to precisely match peoples drugs to their DNA, but should it be introduced to the NHS?

There are 50 million Alzheimer’s disease patients worldwide two-thirds of whom are women, why is this?

The climate crisis is the subject of constant debate and analysis – but why aren’t we talking about sperm?

Recent beauty trends mean that spotless skin is sought more than ever. But at what cost?

If you google the term “smoking”, the first result is an NHS page describing the health risks associated with smoking. This lifestyle choice is renowned for being detrimental to our health, yet 6.9 million adults smoke cigarettes in the UK. In the 1930s and 40s, tobacco companies used doctors in their adverts to promote their […]

Menstruation can be a pain but we all know it is a necessary process crafted by Mother Nature to allow us to reproduce. However, whilst we are a unique species, many other animals also menstruate

The arrival of a new okapi calf at local Chester Zoo is a vital step for the conservation of this endangered species

In this new series, our writers share personal encounters and explain the science behind them. This week, we hear from one writer’s experience with the contraceptive pill.

A vision for a cyberspace utopia created the world’s most extensive and read-reference information bank, and it’s still standing today

The story of Elizabeth Holmes’ fraudulent empire, Theranos

Disposable vapes make up a fifth of the market, with low prices and bold flavours. What’s the catch?