Use of nanotechnology could create ‘perfect’ heirloom watch that never loses time
The ‘perfect watch’ that never loses time thanks to nanotechnology is being explored in a new partnership between university researchers and the world’s leading...
Breakthrough research could see crops grown using much less water
A team of scientists has revealed a new, sustainable way for plants to increase carbon dioxide (CO2) uptake for photosynthesis while reducing water usage.
The...
New research reveals the science behind ocean currents
New research has revealed how currents deep on the ocean floor are able to travel thousands of miles.
The team of scientists examined giant density-driven...
Mathematicians reveal swimming prowess of human sperm
Researchers have discovered what gives human sperm the strength to succeed in the race to fertilise the egg.
The researchers, from the universities of York...
How Ancient Britains racked up the food miles
Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of the earliest large-scale celebrations in Britain – with people and animals travelling hundreds of miles for prehistoric...
Blame humans Chimpanzees lose their behavioural and cultural diversity
Chimpanzees are well known for their extraordinary diversity of behaviours, with some behaviours also exhibiting cultural variation.
Now...
Collaborative robots are coming to Manchester!
Would you like to become a robotics expert for the day?
Then join Universal Robots as they bring...
First scalable graphene yarns for wearable textiles produced
A team of researchers at The University of Manchester have developed a method to produce scalable graphene-based yarn.
Multi-functional wearable e-textiles have...
It might be stretching the point, but you really can feel like Mr Fantastic
Everyone dreams of having superhero powers. Well, scientists say it is now possible to believe, albeit fleetingly, that you have the powers...
Astronomers expose the aftermath of a violent merger of neutron stars
Astronomers from around the world have combined radio telescopes on five continents, including Jodrell Bank, to prove the existence of a narrow...