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Equity for women in Science: An interview with Dr Cassidy Sugimoto
In their new book, Dr Cassidy Sugimoto and Dr Vincent Larivière highlight the challenges facing women in science and how they can be addressed.
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Variable Harlequin Toads: Conservation at Manchester Museum
A recent event hosted at Manchester Museum explored why the Variable Harlequin Toad is the most important toad you've never heard of.
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Mummies, meteorites and mammals: What do Manchester Museum's collections teach scientists?
Following the reopening of the Manchester Museum, we looked at the science behind the discoveries, from human remains, animal specimens and historical objects.
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That’s Science: Manchester student science podcast
In the age of podcasts, University of Manchester students Amelia Doran and Susan O’Flynn have recorded, edited and produced a refreshing take on the nature and history of science.
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Behind the lens: Manchester's own Astrophotographers
Research that provides stellar screen savers! Astrophotography has become increasingly accessible and here at the University of Manchester we spoke with two student…
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Wegovy update: Prescription access in Boots pharmacies
The weight loss drug favoured by celebs will now be available at Boots via online prescription.
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Full charge in ten Minutes: United States' debut a new electric vehicle battery
A new electric vehicle battery that can take advantage of high-speed charging cables has been designed to relieve drivers’ range anxiety, but will it pay off?
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To infinity and beyond: Looking at what's next for science in 2023
Find out what science and technology news you missed out on in 2022, and what you should watch out for in 2023!
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World Cancer Day: Patient focused treatment in Manchester
Progressive health care in oncology is essential for effective treatment, but what are Manchester hospitals and Universities doing to close the cancer patient care gap?
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12 Days of Christmas: Six Geese-a-Eaten
What is a polar bear's favourite snack? Geese, apparently! Does new research show geese have become a summer treat for polar bears, but are they enough to preserve the dwindling…
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“Fasting and Wegovy”: Elon Musk uses new weight loss drug
With celebrities pressured to have an unrealistic physical aesthetic, is it surprising that having personal trainers, nutritionists, and dieticians to lose weight simply isn’t…
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Drawing on disgust: the use of fear and shame in public health campaigns
Public health campaigns are increasingly being used by the NHS to combat public health problems. But are fear tactics really a good way to change our behaviour?