Animal rights concerns and declining audiences. We all know the talking points – but what’s watching greyhound racing actually like?

With all the exercise reindeers supposedly get up to (think flying across the globe) how do they keep cool with such a well-insulating coat? Here’s the answer

How one tiny flea-like invertebrate, and its robot twin, is advancing our understanding of aerodynamics

Take a look inside the the animal research that goes at the top of the Stopford Building, utilising studies to improve our knowledge of some of the most common and deadly diseases

The Mancunion reviews Stum, performed by the University of Manchester Drama Society at The Brewers in Gay Village

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Life of Pi at Wyndham’s Theatre, starring Mina Anwar, Raj Ghatak and Habib Nasib Nader

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

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

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

Did you know homosexuality can be found elsewhere in nature? In time for LGBTQ+ history month we talk about the ‘coming out’ stories of some of the world’s favourite animals, and how they could change people’s perceptions of LGBTQ+ people.

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy talks to Awkward Productions’ Linus Karp about his new show, how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical ‘cats’

The animal column is back with more weird facts: This week we looked into the weird and wonderful range of male anatomy in primates

We might find plants appealing to look at, but to each other the sex appeal is rampant

Anna van der Zwaluw explores the surprising truth on what dinosaurs actually looked liked.

Have you ever wondered why some people have different coloured eyes? Read more to find out why they occur

Rosemary Russett reviews Circus 1903 at the Lowry

Awkward Productions’ hit one-man show arrives in Manchester next month

Alex Hope recounts his memorable experience as an anti-poaching ranger for rhinos and the challenges he faced whilst living in South Africa