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The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
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From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!
Innovation from a crisis: Meet FSE’s COVID Catalysts
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Meet the science and engineering COVID Catalysts whose work and research during the pandemic could lead to a brighter future – in many different ways.
FIRS Environmental Research Centre gets £2m makeover
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The Environmental Research Centre has built a revolutionary new greenhouse that will transform the way plants are grown. Find out more.
Is there life on Mars? No – but there might be on Venus
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This week, a team of astronomers from across the world revealed that the rare and typically industrially-made molecule phosphine has been discovered in the clouds surrounding Venus. Are the clouds of Venus manmade?
The truth is out there… and we just got closer to it
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A team from The University of Manchester have made a breakthrough that will allow us to keep an eye on a much larger section of our galaxy in our search for alien life.
Guest post – How UoM is addressing the long-term questions of nuclear waste
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Francis Livens, Director of the Dalton Nuclear Institute, tells us about Manchester’s new Radioactive Waste Management Research Support Office.
The Buzz Episode 6: Graphene
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In this episode of The Buzz we take a deep dive into the wonder material graphene, and how it established Manchester’s place at the forefront of global scientific innovation.
On the road to net zero
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Today sees the launch of On Net Zero – a new report from The University of Manchester that collates thought pieces on important climate issues. Find out more about how COVID-19 has affected the UK’s decarbonising agenda.
Not all heroes wear masks – some design them
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Discover how one of our engineers saved the day, by adapting the ventilation masks worn by COVID-19 patients in Manchester.
Manchester scientists developing simple at-home COVID-19 test
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Researchers at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology are working on a test for COVID-19 that can be used at home and provides results in 20 minutes.