Ultraviolet light has bright future in fight against Covid-19

A particular type of ultraviolet light known as far-UVC could be safely used for air disinfection in public places without harming people, according to...

Combination of measures not just lockdowns reduce the R rate study finds

A combination of measures rather than a pure lockdown has had the greatest effect on lowering the rates of Coronavirus a new study has...

Professor Brian Cox will host a special event which will answer pupils’ questions...

A partnership between the Great Science Share for Schools and the Royal Society, the UK’s national science academy, aims to inspire more young people than ever before...

New report offers vision of cities transformed by Greater Manchester’s advanced materials expertise

A new report from the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) envisages how Greater Manchester’s expertise in advanced materials could help shape the...

Manchester trial of multi variant covid vaccine booster shows early signs of success

The first results of an early trial of a multivariant COVID-19 vaccine booster, launched in Manchester in September 2021, has shown it is driving...

First Light at Jodrell Bank wows first 1000 visitors

Jodrell Bank’s newest attraction, the First Light Pavilion opened its doors to visitors for the first time last weekend, with over 1000 people exploring...

A new Manchester innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy...

A team of experts at The University of Manchester led by Dr Amir Keshmiri have received government funding to work with Powerhouse Energy Plc...

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...

Manchester research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space

New research by The University of Manchester will enhance the power of bioprinting technology, opening doors to transform advances in medicine and addressing critical...

Flying taxis and routine emergency service drones should be a reality by 2028

Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 says the Government as it sets out a...