A team of scientists at Imperial College London have revealed that they successfully used gene therapy to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in mice

It is no longer a question of whether women are underrepresented in science—it is a fact. So why are we still having to defend ourselves?

Elrica Degirmen offers her view on the dangers for women in STEM subjects

A new study led by the University of Manchester has found that dinosaur feathers came in a variety of colours including black, brown, and ginger

Science and art come together in new ‘BioArt’

A new exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry tells the story of graphene and its seemingly unstoppable potential

Scientists from the University of Manchester invite people to get involved with one of the biggest experiments they have ever conducted.

The science communicaion competition aimed to change common perceptions about the subject area of chemistry as being inaccessible to the general public

Opinion poll from The Mancunion reveals 91 per cent of academic and research staff from the Faculty of Life Sciences are concerned that an Brexit could impact research

In support of World Wildlife Day 2016, the university is investing into saving endangered species

From supposed UFO sightings to rumours of abduction, one of science’s greatest unknowns—is there really alien life out there? Staff from the University of Manchester got together to discuss their views

The Zika virus has recently been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation , but what is Zika and what does this mean for us in Manchester?

Jo Johnson, the Universities Minister, has voiced his opinion that a British exit from the European Union could damage the future progress of UK Science

Wit at the Royal Exchange Theatre, featuring Julie Hesmondhalgh, is an intensely emotional but also sharply funny story of a dying academic’s attempts to come to terms with her mortality

Just For Graphs erred on the side of simplicity, but provided an entertaining night of comedy and nerdity

A new report by the Institute of Physics suggests schools should do more to tackle ‘sexist banter’ that can discourage girls from pursuing careers in science

A new exhibition centered around a extensive collection of mummified animals has opened at the Manchester Museum

Five undergraduates at the University of Salford have been awarded £10000 to research childhood cancer treatments

Victoria Brignell is a producer of BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time. We talked about the programme’s role in academia, access to a career in the media, and the future of Radio 4

Nicole Tamer looks at how science has inspired numerous filmmakers