New virtual reality software allows scientists to ‘walk’ inside cells
Virtual reality software which allows researchers to ‘walk’ inside and analyse individual cells could be used to understand fundamental problems in biology and develop...
‘Magnetic graphene’ forms a new kind of magnetism
Researchers have identified a new form of magnetism in so-called magnetic graphene, which could point the way toward understanding superconductivity in this unusual type...
Comet strike may have sparked civilisation shift
A cluster of comet fragments believed to have hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago may have shaped the origins of human civilisation, research suggests.
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A commonly found parasite could treat certain types of cancer, say scientists
Scientists have discovered that a deadly parasite, known to cause ill health in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients, could potentially be used to treat...
Space-based system using GPS satellites could warn of incoming tsunamis
A new method for detecting tsunamis using existing GPS satellites orbiting Earth could serve as an effective warning system for countries worldwide, according to...
Which new technologies should we expect to see with the future generation of mobile...
The launch of the iPhone 14 has caused a stir across the globe. But even with all the biggest brands releasing a new generation...
Honeybees make rapid, accurate decisions and could inspire future of AI, study suggests
New research revealing how honeybees can make fast and accurate decisions, which could help to design more efficient robots and autonomous machines, has been...
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...
Like chips? You might be accelerating climate change
Fats being released into the atmosphere from cookers such as deep fat fryers may be enhancing the formation of clouds, which have a major...
Tiny 127 million year old fossil sheds light on early birds
The tiny fossil of a prehistoric baby bird is helping scientists at the University of Manchester understand how early avians came into the world...