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Fluoride in the tap water: Government mind control measure or pragmatic public health policy?
17th November 2021

Fluoride in the tap water: Government mind control measure or pragmatic public health policy?

Fluoride in water shouldn’t scare you, and here’s why
What does spiking do to your body?
17th November 2021

What does spiking do to your body?

Find out the most common drugs used, and their effects
Spiking testing kits: Which ones are available and (how) do they work?
16th November 2021

Spiking testing kits: Which ones are available and (how) do they work?

As cases of spiking rise, sales of testing kits have soared. Find out the main styles of tests, and whether or not their worth it
UoM and the UK lead the way for COVID-19 pill production
6th November 2021

UoM and the UK lead the way for COVID-19 pill production

UK becomes first country to approve new COVID-19 treatment pill, and the University of Manchester will be a key driver in its production
Bug Grub
22nd October 2021

Bug Grub

Insects: creepy, crawly and packed full of protein!
Justice at last for Henrietta Lacks?
21st October 2021

Justice at last for Henrietta Lacks?

A new lawsuit from the family of Henrietta Lacks represents a new chapter in her tale of race, money and consent.
COVID-19 booster vaccines: What, who and why?
19th October 2021

COVID-19 booster vaccines: What, who and why?

Evidence suggests additional doses increase vaccine-induced protection against COVID-19 in vulnerable individuals.
A new era of alarms
18th October 2021

A new era of alarms

New developments in cardiovascular healthcare at Manchester could save millions of lives
New COVID Antiviral pill inspires hope
12th October 2021

New COVID Antiviral pill inspires hope

A new antiviral pill has been found to reduce rates of hospitalisation in COVID-19 patients.
Manchester Festival of Climate Action
12th October 2021

Manchester Festival of Climate Action

From Mitigation, to Adaption, Finance to Collaboration – what’s on at the Manchester Festival of Climate Action?

Get involved with Science & Tech

Women in Space: revolutionising the past to pave way for the future
11th October 2021

Women in Space: revolutionising the past to pave way for the future

Exploring some of the most important Women in Space from the past.
Everyday they’re shuffling: Who’s our new science minister?
4th October 2021

Everyday they’re shuffling: Who’s our new science minister?

The new appointment, and why you should care about it.
Let’s talk about sex, baby
4th October 2021

Let’s talk about sex, baby

Whether you’re having sex or not, here are some back-by-science aspects you might want to know.
Sorry COVID, it’s the common cold’s time to shine
4th October 2021

Sorry COVID, it’s the common cold’s time to shine

Why does everyone seem ill at the moment?
Manchester’s top five science spots
28th September 2021

Manchester’s top five science spots

Looking for science-themed places to explore? Emma Hattersley gives her recommendations for a scientific tour of Manchester.
Yuck, That’s Disgusting! Here’s why.
13th May 2021

Yuck, That’s Disgusting! Here’s why.

We all experience disgust- how often might depend on your housemates. But why do we feel it?
Earth Day 2021: World leaders on climate change
13th May 2021

Earth Day 2021: World leaders on climate change

As the climate crisis heats up, Blake Crompton considers why this year’s Earth Day was so imporant.
PPE: Pandemic pollution everywhere
13th May 2021

PPE: Pandemic pollution everywhere

Time to think twice before using single-use PPE
Not so sci-fi: Can dinosaur life find a way?
13th May 2021

Not so sci-fi: Can dinosaur life find a way?

What Jurassic park got right and wrong about bringing back dinosaurs
Hangxiety: What is it and what can you do about it?
13th May 2021

Hangxiety: What is it and what can you do about it?

If you’ve been enjoying pub gardens a little too much recently, you may have experienced hanxiety. But how can you stop it?