Manchester Scientists discover way to stop spread of devastating childhood cancer

Researchers at the University of East Anglia and University of Manchester have made an important breakthrough that could lead to ‘kinder’ treatments for children...

First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger...

A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger...

Graphene smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing

New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the...

School pupils work with university experts to promote mental health

Students from a Altrincham Girl's Grammar School have worked with educational psychologists from The University of Manchester to develop an accessible and appealing mental...

Based on work at Manchester University new human Zika vaccine trials begin

The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool at the Clinical Research...

Anyone for Atomic Vodka?

A radioactive-free vodka produced from crops in Chernobyl’s abandoned zone has been brewed by a team of scientists. Professor Jim Smith, at the University of...

Robots on the march to walking like humans

A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a University of Manchester study. The study - a...

Bye Bye Gorgosaurus as Manchester Museum embarks on our exciting new future

Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester is saying goodbye to the Gorgosaurus this Friday but he’ll just be across the road to...

Much larger populations are at risk from rising seas and coastal floods says report

Rising seas could affect three times more people by 2050 than previously thought, according to new research, and could drown some of the world’s...

Dirty money-Superbugs found on the notes and coins we handle

Tests conducted by the microbiology team has found life-threatening bacteria on the money we handle every day. The notes and coins we use every day...