
The Buzz S2, Ep1: Do aliens exist?
The second season of The Buzz podcast begins with astrophysicist Dr Eamonn Kerins, who helps us answer one of life’s biggest questions: Do aliens exist?

Prometheus Underground: Robotics team solves Network Rail cave puzzle
Research impact and institutes
Discover how a Manchester robotics team drew inspiration from a Hollywood blockbuster to help Network Rail survey the caves and mines around its lines.

Guest post: Tyndall Talks – tackling the climate crisis
PhD researcher James Mason and his Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research colleagues dive into the work being done to combat rising sea levels.

Your science stocking fillers!
Dig deep into our Christmas stocking and discover the many different ways that science makes the festive season what it is – and can even improve it!

Guest post: Update – evaluating the resilience of our electricity network during COVID-19
Matthias Noebels and Dr Mathaios Panteli provide an update on the resilience of the UK’s electricity network as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
Research impact and institutes
From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!

In pictures 3: In black and white, science and engineering at Manchester
We’ve selected the most striking black-and-white images to best document our science and engineering heritage. Come and take a look!

This is engineering: Inspiring a diverse next generation
Find out how Manchester is looking to promote greater diversity across its School of Engineering – by inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Innovation from a crisis: Meet FSE’s COVID Catalysts
Research impact and institutes
Meet the science and engineering COVID Catalysts whose work and research during the pandemic could lead to a brighter future – in many different ways.

Ghost town: Is Manchester haunted (and can science explain it)?
Could the Faculty of Science and Engineering – and the city of Manchester itself – be haunted? This Halloween we lift the (coffin) lid and take a look.