As botox becomes more of a staple than a pop-star luxury, longevity research is becoming a much invested research area. Here’s how the UK is joining the science of ‘eternal youth’

In their new book, Dr Cassidy Sugimoto and Dr Vincent Larivière highlight the challenges facing women in science and how they can be addressed.

Dr Jessica Wade works behind the scenes on Wikipedia to try to amplify scientific achievements which go unheard of against the big names in science.

A recent event hosted at Manchester Museum explored why the Variable Harlequin Toad is the most important toad you’ve never heard of.

ChatGPT has made its way into the technological conversation quite forcefully over the past 5 months, with millions of people using it daily. Is the AI smart or silly?

One year into its ten-year mission, the James Webb Space Telescope has begun revealing the secrets of our universe

Following the reopening of the Manchester Museum, we looked at the science behind the discoveries, from human remains, animal specimens and historical objects.

A new study has revealed the effect of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, on our natural biological processes for the first time.

We know that air pollution has negative consequences on human health, but how does it affect our thinking and cognitive abilities?

In the age of podcasts, University of Manchester students Amelia Doran and Susan O’Flynn have recorded, edited and produced a refreshing take on the nature and history of science.

With the creation of a new cabinet position and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, we take a look at how politics influences scientific advancement and the current issues facing UK researchers.

When Indeever Madireddy’s pet goldfish died, he could have flushed him down the toilet. Instead, he carried out a piece of research that broke new scientific ground…

We speak to Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw about their new book, university strikes, and why everyone should care about black holes.

The Mancunion bring you all the Science and Technology news you may have missed in 2022, and what to look forward to in 2023

Progressive health care in oncology is essential for effective treatment, but what are Manchester hospitals and Universities doing to close the cancer patient care gap?

On the 6th day of Christmas, we discuss how drumming can affect the brain and mental health

Why do ducklings swim behind their mothers? Scientists have the answer, and it turns out, it has more to do with surfing than you think…

‘On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, three French hens…’ But the British hens aren’t looking too healthy. What is bird flu, how do birds catch it and can it harm us?

Here we discuss the 2nd item in ’12 Days of Christmas’, the falling numbers of turtle doves in the UK and conservation efforts underway to reverse this decline

Malaria kills 600 000 people per year, but an effective vaccine has remained difficult to find. Hope, however, may be on the horizon