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...
Manchester scientists find that FDA-approved drugs reduce Covid infection in lab
An in vitro study of drugs already approved by the regulatory authority in the United States to treat a range of conditions, has shown...
Cutting-edge eDNA research is helping to maintain high quality drinking water for the North...
The latest techniques in environmental DNA (eDNA) research are being used by United Utilities and Cardiff University to help maintain high quality drinking water...
The University of Manchester to open new smart robotics campus
The University of Manchester is launching a new specialist multi-disciplinary centre to explore developments in smart robotics through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI)...
Manchester scientists use Nobel-prize winning chemistry for clean energy breakthrough
Scientists have used a Nobel-prize winning Chemistry technique on a mixture of metals to potentially reduce the cost of fuel cells used...
Manchester receives £500,000 from Bill Gates Foundation to develop route to the promising COVID-19...
The University of Manchester has received $500,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a low cost manufacturing route to Molnupiravir, a...
‘Promising’ new way to predict older mums’ pregnancy risks revealed
Manchester Scientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums’ personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like having stillborn, premature, or very small babies.
The...
Jodrell Bank shines a light on black hole
A black hole, ejecting material at close to the speed of light, has been observed using e-MERLIN, the UK’s radio telescope array based at Jodrell...
Manchester researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research companies
The University of Manchester’s expertise in offshore renewables, hydrogen integration, energy networks and energy demand will be used in the creation of four multi-million...
Manchester astronomer captures stunning images of the Ring Nebula on James Webb Space Telescope
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recorded breath-taking new images of the iconic Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57.
The images,...