Exploring the world of Blissymbolics
Academics from Manchester Metropolitan University fronted and starred in a radio feature exploring the little-known world of Blissymbolics.
The BBC Radio 4 show, 'The Symbols Of...
Conservation work is helping to protect our precious moorland
Work to protect the iconic moorland of the Peak District and South Pennines is having a positive and statistically significant effect on the environment,...
Remember the Ice Bucket challenge?
In today’s social media driven society an internet meme or online trend can explode in popularity overnight. Remember the Ice Bucket challenge?
But why do...
A future without fakes thanks to quantum technology
Counterfeit products are a huge problem - from medicines to car parts, fake technology costs lives.
Every year, imports of counterfeited and pirated goods around...
Roll of the dice when it comes to food hygiene
A new study, conducted by a team of UK based researchers involving The University of Manchester, Bangor University and the University of Liverpool, known...
Full-body scans may be the motivation we need to maintain healthy lifestyles
Whole-body scanning may be the motivation many women need to commit to and maintain healthy lifestyles, according to a new study.
For many women, improved...
Manchester Scientists find holy root used in Tantric medicine is actually dried lizard penis...
Scientists from Manchester Metropolitan University have found online customers looking for a rare plant root used in Tantric medicine are being duped into buying...
Manchester Researchers find clouds filled with ‘ice-lollies’
On sunny days like this, a cloud full of ice-lollies sounds like the ultimate treat and researchers from the University of Manchester have discovered...
World’s leading renewable energy experts head to Manchester
Will smart cities provide the next step in sustainable living? Can renewable energy play a key role in stopping widespread blackouts?
These are just some...
Small steps-Salford research into the pitter patter of tiny feet
Researchers in Salford are looking for parents of babies to take part in the first study its kind aimed at transforming our understanding of...