Can’t name Princess Di? Blame the left side of your brain
Scientists have discovered that the left side of the brain controls the verbal expression of our long-term ‘semantic’ memory which contains facts, meanings, concepts...
Want to save the Planet? Then ditch the microwave say Manchester Scientists
Microwave usage across the EU alone emits as much carbon dioxide as nearly seven million cars according to a new study by The University...
Shale gas is one of the least sustainable ways to produce electricity according to...
Shale gas is one of least sustainable options for producing electricity, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
The major study, which is...
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...
Could this be built to help heat the Centre of Manchester?
Manchester City Council’s Executive is to consider a proposal to create a new company, which would run the city’s low-carbon Civic Quarter Heat Network...
Senior drivers needed to test road safety technology in the North West
500 drivers over the age of 65 are needed from across the North West to take part in a new voluntary research project designed...
Look out for a Wolf Moon over Manchester this New Year
There will be more than just fireworks lighting up the night sky this New Year across Greater Manchester.
January's first full moon, nicknamed a wolf...
Salford University’s Robot man Theo’s creation for BBC Christmas
The BBC challenged robotics expert Theo Theodoridis to build a robot to live with Linda Bowles, who has multiple sclerosis. The result is on...
Manchester Scientists get a Guinness Book of Records award for tying the tightest knot
Scientists at The University of Manchester are celebrating after becoming ‘record breakers’ and officially being awarded a Guinness World Record for tying the tightest...
Manchester Scientists discover that a blood test could predict skin cancer return
Cancer Research UK scientists in Manchester have discovered that testing skin cancer patients’ blood for tumour DNA could help predict the chances of an...