Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?
With (another) new prime minister in power, we investigate his record on science and how that might impact the UK’s scientific community
Survival of the fittest: May the best human win, or not…
Our bodies are complex and have many different mechanisms that allowed our ancestors to survive the Black Death – but are these mechanisms now secretly sabotaging us?
Out of this world advertising
In order to make their advert stand out, companies may begin to aim up at the sky rather than down at your phones
Homesickness: Illness or evolutionary advantage?
Homesickness can slap us in the face at university… but maybe we should embrace missing home?
Smelling Parkinson’s: How one woman’s sense of smell could save lives
The difficulty of diagnosing Parkinson’s is a major barrier which leaves many patients suffering for years without treatment. However, an unexpected discovery is helping to overcome this issue
Chemistry of KA-BOOM!
Heading to a fireworks display this year? Find out about the chemistry that makes it all possible.
Stealing Our Thunder: Does Biology Deserve its Own Nobel Prize?
Biologist Svante Pääbo won a 2022 Nobel Prize for his sequencing of the neanderthal genome – so why did is the category Physiology or Medicine?
I joined a clinical trial, here’s what you should know
Jess Ferguson shares her experiences of participating in a clinical trial for the drug psilocybin
New blood test could revolutionise cancer treatment
Catching cancer in its early stages can transform patient outcomes – this new test claims to make it easier than ever
Ig Nobel prizes 2022: Noble or ignorable?
Can ice-cream help with healthcare? Do sparks really fly when you’re on a good date? The Ig Nobels are back to answer life’s big questions
Drawing on disgust: the use of fear and shame in public health campaigns
Public health campaigns are increasingly being used by the NHS to combat public health problems. But are fear tactics really a good way to change our behaviour?
Don’t mope about mould: How to avoid mouldy food
Use these simple tricks to stop your food going mouldy
From the lab to your ears: The best science podcasts for you
From how galaxies form to why we procrastinate, there’s a science podcast to satisfy every curiosity
FOMO: Are you really missing out?
FOMO is something we all experience but what really underlies this decisional anxiety, and how can we overcome it?
New Manchester exhibition explores relationship between science and music
Wondering what science has to do with music? Check out the Science and Industry Museum’s new exhibition ‘Turn It Up: The power of music’ to find out.
Hey Siri, why are you a woman?
As the development of AI technology is rapidly improving, should we be questioning who our voice assistants are narrated by?
How healthcare fails women
Women have been neglected by the healthcare system for centuries. Surely, it’s time for a change.
Citizen Scientists: How amateur science can shape your life
Dip your toes into the world of amateur science, guided by scientist Falgunee Sarker
The Mancunion’s Favourite Mancunian Scientists
Manchester has been home to many renowned scientists throughout history whose research changed the world. Here are a few of our favourites
Here comes the sunbed ban?
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.