Stonehenge Altar Stone came from Scotland, not Wales
The largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge came from northern Scotland, not Wales, according to new research.
Published in the journal Nature, the study analysed...
Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer
A pioneering study, led by UK universities including the University of Manchester , has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of the genetic...
University of Manchester scientists joins three networks to tackle antimicrobial resistance
University of Manchester scientists are part joining three of eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial...
Life science sector has major opportunity to embrace new tech, says leading Manchester expert
A leading expert at The University of Manchester has said that the life science sector has a transformative opportunity over the next few years...
State-of-the-art Esports Lab opens its doors for Salford students
The University of Salford's Business School has launched a brand new state-of-the-art Esports Lab just in time for the new academic year commencing in...
Groundbreaking pre-eclampsia screening test to be trialled
Manchester Researchers are to trial a ground-breaking screening test for pre-eclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition affecting pregnant women and their unborn babies.
The Screen and...
Croc’s deadly last meal in Ancient Egypt unearthed by Manchester researchers
Scientists have used state of the art 3D imaging technology to piece together the life - and probable death - of a 2.2 metre-long...
New Science Hub will be a game changer for Atom Valley
Plans has been submitted for an advanced sustainable materials and manufacturing hub, the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC), which will be located in...
Manchester scientists pave way for greener cancer treatments with new enzyme discovery
Scientists from The University of Manchester have uncovered a more efficient and sustainable way to make peptide-based medicines, showing promising effectiveness in combating cancers.
Peptides...
Manchester engineers unlock design for record-breaking robot that could jump twice the height of...
Engineers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the secrets to designing a robot capable of jumping 200 metres in the air – higher...