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Preview: Foxdog Studio’s Robot Chef

Anuli Changa talks to Foxdog Studios’ tech-comedy duo Lloyd and Pete about their production of Robot Chef in Salford
Big data: perilous or profitable?

Big data: perilous or profitable?

Big data has the potential to be seamlessly integrated in every single aspect of our lives, making it more accessible, safe, and convenient
Rethink modern communication

Rethink modern communication

Lily Rosenberg suggests that we need to re-think the way we use technology to keep in contact with one another.
New heights reached in Virgin Galactic spaceflight

New heights reached in Virgin Galactic spaceflight

‘Spaceplanes’ are notoriously difficult to take off and re-enter the atmosphere — so how did Virgin do it?
‘Inverted flags’ wave in new era for smart cities

‘Inverted flags’ wave in new era for smart cities

The new ‘inverted flag’ could be a cheap energy source for the future
The Internet of Things: who really needs a smart toaster?

The Internet of Things: who really needs a smart toaster?

From smarter toasters to cars to street lamps, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a movement that will have profound implications for industry and security.
UoM researchers develop cheap graphene inks

UoM researchers develop cheap graphene inks

A Manchester-based research team have developed a potentially groundbreaking method for producing graphene
Feature: How has Soundcloud impacted the music industry?

Feature: How has Soundcloud impacted the music industry?

Dylan James highlights the significance of Sound Cloud for upcoming artists and how it was vital a platform to some of the biggest musicians in the industry
Are emojis really expression?

Are emojis really expression?

Cachella Smith argues that the prevalence of emojis in our everyday speech is changing our ability to use and appreciate the English language.
UoM lecturer develops new software to identify ‘at risk’ students

UoM lecturer develops new software to identify ‘at risk’ students

Physics lecturer, Dr Andrew Markwick, creates StudentCRT software to improve student wellbeing at The University of Manchester
The world’s largest supercomputer is here

The world’s largest supercomputer is here

The world’s largest neuromorphic supercomputer switched on for the first time. With 1 million processors, it aims to unlock the secrets of the human brain
Future on Trial: AI and superbugs

Future on Trial: AI and superbugs

As part of the Manchester Science Festival, a court-room style debate occurred with, the two topics for discussion being artificial intelligence and superbugs
You have been upgraded: Manchester science week

You have been upgraded: Manchester science week

‘If you haven’t yet, you will be’
Black Mirror: the future becoming reality

Black Mirror: the future becoming reality

Olivia Stringer points out the disturbing parallels between what today’s society is turning into and the warnings that were given to us by TV series Black Mirror.
New ‘cities’ development to create 10,000 new jobs

New ‘cities’ development to create 10,000 new jobs

10,000 new jobs are set to be created in Manchester with the launch of the new ‘cities’ development programme
‘Future Bodies’– technology and the organic body

‘Future Bodies’– technology and the organic body

Even though technology has penetrated every aspect of modern life, most of us have been limited in how we envision the future to look like. We talk about how social media may change the political landscape, how the rise of interconnectivity can affect our relationships, and how technological advancements may help solve issues like climate […]
How music has changed in the age of information

How music has changed in the age of information

The Internet has changed how we share music and how music is made. Discussing two artists and their impact on the music scene, Byron Gamble investigates its transformation
ScienceX at the Trafford Centre

ScienceX at the Trafford Centre

The free event, organised by the University of Manchester’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, comes to the intu Trafford Centre on the 14th and15th April
Graphene takes flight

Graphene takes flight

The thinnest material ever created could revolutionise the way we build aircraft, say University of Manchester researchers
Manchester students build affordable robotic hand

Manchester students build affordable robotic hand

A team of University of Manchester engineering students have used 3D printing to manufacture a new low-cost robotic prosthetic hand prototype