Flower power: Heather could be ‘energy source’ of future, say Manchester Uni experts
Heather could well become an energy source of the future and help the UK meet bioenergy targets, claim Manchester University experts
Jurassic Manchester: City to welcome three-storey-tall ‘Gorgosaurus’ dinosaur skeleton
The skeleton of a rare three-storey-high dinosaur that walked the Earth more than 70million years ago is making its UK debut at Manchester University today – and University of Manchester scientists are getting their teeth into it.
Out of the dark: Triple black hole discovery could support Einstein theory, say Manchester University
Three supermassive black holes which orbit close together could support Albert Einstein’s theory of ‘ripples in space time’, according to the University of Manchester.
Manchester students at risk of violent or sexual assault more than anywhere outside London, says study
Using official police data, the Complete University Guide assessed the three different types of crime which it says students are most likely to fall victim of – burglary, sexual and violent crimes and robbery
Bottom and Blackadder comedian Rik Mayall dies aged 56
The British comedian and former Manchester drama student Rik Mayall has died at the age of 56.
Stoner sperm? Kicking cannabis can boost baby birth chances for young men, claims Manchester Uni study
Cannabis users may be seeing their fertility go up in smoke, claims a Manchester University study.
The research, completed in conjunction with the University of Sheffield, showed that the drug affected the size and shape of sperm, while booze binges and smoking had little effect.
Ex-Manchester Uni researcher fined £2,500 for killing neighbour’s cat with cocktail of rat poison
A former scientific researcher at Manchester University has been fined £2,493 for killing his next door neighbour’s cat after it ate a cocktail of poison he left out for rats.
Athlete’s heart debate: ‘Too much’ exercise increases risk of heart problems, claims Manchester uni study
The research claims that athletes who are at the pinnacle of fitness are more likely to be diagnosed with abnormal heart rhythms once they reach an older age
Domestic abuse victims thrown lifeline ‘when they need it most’ by Manchester uni and Stockport charity
The University of Manchester and local charity Stockport Without Abuse are offering free counselling to victims of domestic abuse.
A life less painful: Boost for osteoarthritis suffers as Manchester uni team given £260,000 for treatment study
A team, led by Professor Ray Boot-Handford, have been given the cash by Arthritis Research UK to conduct a study which they hope will revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis.
Is nature cruel? Manchester taxidermy exhibition explores conflict and co-operation in the animal world
A troupe of animals including wolves, hares and birds have descended on Manchester Museum to challenge the notion that ‘nature is cruel’.