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

Tornadoes in Europe: An Underestimated Threat

New treatment kills whipworm, a parasite which infects 500 million people.

Study reveals that climate change could dramatically alter fragile mountain habitats

Scientists from the University of Manchester have shown for the first time that if the brain is ‘tuned-in’ to a particular frequency, pain can be alleviated

Disruptions to sleep patterns lead to an increased risk of suicides

Almost a spider: a 305-million-year-old fossil arachnid discovered

New research has revealed the importance of a circadian body clock that matches the rotational speed of the Earth.

Academic Phrasebank

Scientists have discovered a way to make trees grow bigger and faster, which could increase supplies of renewable resources and help trees cope with the effects of climate change.

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