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Researchers discover particle which could ‘cool the planet’
13 Jan 2012
Scientists have shown that a new molecule in the earth’s atmosphere has the potential to play a significant role in off-setting global warming by cooling the planet.
Flying into the eye of the storm
09 Dec 2011
University of Manchester scientists flew into the middle of the violent storms battering Scotland yesterday to measure the huge impact of the winds.
University and BP provide 100 additional student scholarships
23 Nov 2011
BP are offering a further 100 scholarships across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at The University of Manchester to support future growth in the UK and global economy.
Launch of major University nuclear centre
07 Nov 2011
A major launch event for a new nuclear research centre will take place this week at The University of Manchester.
Taking a fresh look at the weather
01 Aug 2011
Given the UK’s obsession with the weather, it would seem obvious that the basic understanding of how low pressure systems evolve has been known for a long time.
UK researchers to take the lead in international partnerships
06 Jul 2011
Almost m is once again being made available this year for UK environmental scientists taking a lead in international research projects.
Pigment patterns from the prehistoric past
01 Jul 2011
An international collaboration led by researchers at The University of Manchester has for the first time revealed chemical traces of pigments in bird, fish and squid fossils, some over 100 million years old.
Vicky proves she’s worth it with prestigious award
29 Jun 2011
A University of Manchester academic is one of four winners of one of the most prestigious awards for women for the outstanding quality of her research.