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Cloudy with a Chance of Pain. Smartphone study shows pain more likely on humid, windy days

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A toxic pollutant produced by burning fossil fuels can be captured from the exhaust gas stream and converted into useful industrial chemicals using only water and air thanks to a new advanced material

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'Human brain' supercomputer with 1M processors switched on for first time

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Scientists discover a new route to antibiotics using gene editing

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University students who are Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) are at higher risk of self-harm and attempting suicide than their heterosexual counterparts, finds new research.

5 years ago manchester.ac.uk

Researchers have identified a new species of Archaeopteryx that is closer to modern birds in evolutionary terms

6 years ago manchester.ac.uk

Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed the first non-antibiotic drug to successfully treat tuberculosis in animals and with potential application to treat human disease through a mechanism that may avoid the development of resistance.

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PhD student develops spinning heat shield for future spacecraft - This design is the first in the world to utilise centrifugal forces that stiffen lightweight materials to prevent burnup.

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Physicists measure ‘the colour and structure’ of antimatter for first time

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When the sun dies in about 10 billion years, researchers predict it will turn into a massive ring of luminous, interstellar gas and dust, known as a planetary nebula

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Research reveals stronger people have healthier brains - Study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are

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A study by University of Manchester researchers has shown for the first time that a bad night’s sleep is associated with suicidal thoughts the next day in people with depression.

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A 205 million year old jawbone identified as belonging to a new ichthyosaur species

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Palaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.

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Study find that the gaps between individual layers of 2D materials can be used as a sieve to separate different atoms

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127 million year old baby bird fossil sheds light on avian evolution

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Infection outbreaks at hospitals could be reduced by copper-coated uniforms - Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with tiny copper nanoparticles to reduce the spread of bacterial infections and viruses at hospitals.

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Jack the Ripper letters written by the same person, forensic linguist confirms

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Self-injury more about coping than a cry for help - Between 63% and 78% of non-suicidal people who self-injure do it as a short-term strategy to ease emotional distress

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‘Steep rise’ in self-harm among teenage girls - Reports of self-harm in girls aged between 13 and 16 rose by 68% between 2011 and 2014

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Whales and dolphins have rich ‘human-like’ cultures and societies. The study created a large dataset of cetacean brain size and social behaviours

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Scientists create world’s first ‘molecular robot’ capable of building molecules

7 years ago manchester.ac.uk

Lost Turing letters give unique insight into his academic life prior to death

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Largest known Ichthyosaurus specimen was pregnant at time of death

7 years ago manchester.ac.uk

Electrons flowing like liquid in graphene start a new wave of physics

7 years ago manchester.ac.uk

North-South health divide bigger than ever with alarming rise in deaths of northern 25-44 year olds

7 years ago manchester.ac.uk

Dissolving the Fermi Paradox

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Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Central South University (CSU), China, have created a new kind of ceramic coating that could revolutionise hypersonic travel for air…

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Active gaming is good for brain health and memory, finds study by the University of Manchester.

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Mini heat engine could power tomorrow's tiny machines, research shows

7 years ago manchester.ac.uk

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Cloudy with a Chance of Pain. Smartphone study shows pain more likely on humid, windy days

A toxic pollutant produced by burning fossil fuels can be captured from the exhaust gas stream and converted into useful industrial chemicals using only water and air thanks to a new advanced material

'Human brain' supercomputer with 1M processors switched on for first time

Scientists discover a new route to antibiotics using gene editing

University students who are Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) are at higher risk of self-harm and attempting suicide than their heterosexual counterparts, finds new research.

Researchers have identified a new species of Archaeopteryx that is closer to modern birds in evolutionary terms

Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed the first non-antibiotic drug to successfully treat tuberculosis in animals and with potential application to treat human disease through a mechanism that may avoid the development of resistance.

PhD student develops spinning heat shield for future spacecraft - This design is the first in the world to utilise centrifugal forces that stiffen lightweight materials to prevent burnup.

Physicists measure ‘the colour and structure’ of antimatter for first time

When the sun dies in about 10 billion years, researchers predict it will turn into a massive ring of luminous, interstellar gas and dust, known as a planetary nebula

Research reveals stronger people have healthier brains - Study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are

A study by University of Manchester researchers has shown for the first time that a bad night’s sleep is associated with suicidal thoughts the next day in people with depression.

A 205 million year old jawbone identified as belonging to a new ichthyosaur species

Palaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.

Study find that the gaps between individual layers of 2D materials can be used as a sieve to separate different atoms

127 million year old baby bird fossil sheds light on avian evolution

Infection outbreaks at hospitals could be reduced by copper-coated uniforms - Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with tiny copper nanoparticles to reduce the spread of bacterial infections and viruses at hospitals.

Jack the Ripper letters written by the same person, forensic linguist confirms

Self-injury more about coping than a cry for help - Between 63% and 78% of non-suicidal people who self-injure do it as a short-term strategy to ease emotional distress

‘Steep rise’ in self-harm among teenage girls - Reports of self-harm in girls aged between 13 and 16 rose by 68% between 2011 and 2014

Whales and dolphins have rich ‘human-like’ cultures and societies. The study created a large dataset of cetacean brain size and social behaviours

Scientists create world’s first ‘molecular robot’ capable of building molecules

Lost Turing letters give unique insight into his academic life prior to death

Largest known Ichthyosaurus specimen was pregnant at time of death

Electrons flowing like liquid in graphene start a new wave of physics

North-South health divide bigger than ever with alarming rise in deaths of northern 25-44 year olds

Dissolving the Fermi Paradox

Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Central South University (CSU), China, have created a new kind of ceramic coating that could revolutionise hypersonic travel for air…

Active gaming is good for brain health and memory, finds study by the University of Manchester.

Mini heat engine could power tomorrow's tiny machines, research shows