Could Whales and Dolphins build cities?

The answer is no but only because they have not physically developed opposable thumbs with which to use tools. However according to research from the...

Early results of gene therapy trial for ‘childhood dementia’ show promise

Manchester Researchers will tell an international conference today that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome - which leads to a form of childhood...

Major newly discovered Turing papers: the wartime ‘Delilah’ project are sold at auction

The most important and extensive collection of Alan Turing's autograph material to come to auction, including over 40 pages of working notes and mathematics...

Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest of England

The Northwest of England is set to become a global hub for Industrial Biotechnology (IB) innovation, thanks to the launch of the Industrial Biotechnology...

New archaeological discoveries in Manchester led project t set to transform understanding of Arthur’s...

Archaeological excavations at the Neolithic site of Arthur’s Stone in Herefordshire have uncovered unprecedented remains that will transform understanding of the monument, and of...

UK to build software brain for giant radio telescope at Jodrell Bank

More than £15million has been awarded to UK institutions, including The University of Manchester, which are delivering the crucial software ‘brain’ of the world’s...

Reduction in commercial flights due to COVID-19 leading to less accurate weather forecasts

Weather forecasts have become less accurate during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the reduction in commercial flights, according to new research led by Lancaster...

The Universe is not flat but curved according to tram led by Manchester Scientists

A new paper by a team of cosmologists suggests that the current model of the Universe needs to be revised. Dr Eleonora Di Valentino, from...

Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens in Manchester

A new trial opens in Greater Manchester today which is to test cutting-edge wearable technologies involving patients who have received cancer treatment. The commercially-available health...

Manchester launches centre to design AI-enhanced robots for real world applications

new centre of excellence dedicated to designing the next generation of robots supported with state-of-the-art AI technologies has been launched at The University of...