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Scientists at the University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø have discovered that placing magnetic films on atomically thin molybdenum disulfide (MoSâ‚‚) fundamentally changes how they lose energy, a finding that could bring 2D‑material spintronics a step closer to …

Scientists have created and characterized a molecule unlike any previously known — one whose electrons travel through its structure in a corkscrew-like pattern that fundamentally alters its chemical behavior. 

The arrival of substantial numbers of early human ancestors (Homo erectus) in the Southeast Asian prehistoric landmass of Sundaland, approximately 1.8 million years ago, likely triggered an evolutionary shift in Leucosphyrus mosquitoes, according to …

The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø has held a service of thanksgiving at the prestigious Whitworth Hall for the public spirited individuals who in 2024 and 2025 gave  their bodies to medical science.

The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø will lead a new research project to understand how noise generated by tidal-stream turbines travels through the marine environment and how it may affect marine life, supporting the responsible commercial scaling of tidal …

Content warning: References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide.Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a widespread and underreported issue across the UK. According to official statistics, more than 200,000 …

Researchers from The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø have found that terms used to discuss solutions to the plastic waste crisis are misleading, and obscure genuine discussion of sustainability.

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the connection between nerves and muscles. This attack causes muscle weakness that can affect vision, movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing. While many …

Researchers at The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø have developed a new way to design Earth-observation satellite missions that could help protect the space environment while continuing to deliver vital data for tackling global challenges, such as climate …

The L’Oreal UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talent programme recognises ten – five winners and five highly commended – outstanding early-career scientists in the fields of engineering, life sciences, mathematics and computer science, physical …

Researchers from The Universities of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and Birmingham have identified the exact nerve cells in the brain that drive important behavioural changes in female fruit flies after they mate.

Researchers from The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø have contributed to a new global benchmark designed to measure the limits of today’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Researchers at The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø's National Graphene Institute have now achieved the first atomic‑resolution imaging of monolayer transition metal diiodides, made possible by creating graphene‑sealed TEM samples that prevent these highly …

Removing sheep and other livestock entirely from upland grasslands – a strategy often promoted as a way to boost carbon storage and tackle climate change – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon, according to new research.

Professor Philippa Browning, The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø’s first female physics academic, is retiring this week after more than 40 years of research, teaching and service at the University. 

Four researchers from the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) have been appointed as inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, a new national body established to bring together the UK’s …

Astronomers at The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø have played a leading role in the discovery of a new cosmic object that is much larger than anything astronomers have seen before in the distant universe.  

Scientists analysing 443-million-year-old Scottish fossils have uncovered early evidence that some of the first groups of vertebrates possessed surprisingly advanced eyes and traces of bone, reshaping our understanding of how the vertebrate body …

Scientists studying the fossil remains of giant prehistoric kangaroos have found that even animals weighing more than 200kg may not have been too big to bounce, overturning long-held assumptions about the limits of hopping.

A study by University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø scientists using fruit flies as model has identified a mechanism which can explain aspects of neurodegeneration which have baffled scientists for decades.

The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø is hosting 80 leading researchers from the UK, Europe, Asia and the US for an international workshop exploring new approaches to fundamental physics. 

A mysterious bar-shaped cloud of iron has been discovered inside the iconic Ring Nebula by a European team of astronomers.

Graphene could transform everything from electric cars to smartphones, but only if we can guarantee its quality. The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø has led the world’s largest study to set a new global benchmark for testing graphene’s single-atom …

Regius Professor Philip Withers FRS FREng has taken up a five-year joint appointment between The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, strengthening strategic links between the two institutions.

Scientists have found a way to make perovskite solar cells not only highly efficient but also remarkably stable, addressing one of the main challenges holding the technology back from widespread use.Perovskite has long been hailed as a game-changer …

Four Professors from The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø have been recognised in this year’s King’s New Year Honours. Professor Sarah Sharples has been made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services …

Over the past year, the Faculty of Science and Engineering has delivered a wide range of work, from pioneering research breakthroughs to impactful collaborations and well-deserved recognitions. This review highlights a selection of the top stories …

The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø is to lead a major new research collaboration to develop GPStore, a pioneering long-duration energy storage technology that could play a vital role in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.

The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø is a partner in a major new European Commission initiative designed to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence across scientific research.

A pioneering graphene-based technology developed at The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø has won a major international award for tackling global water challenges. Hollowgraf Ltd, a startup from the National Graphene Institute, has …