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All Advanced materials (68) Biotechnology (60) Cancer (61) Energy (66) Global inequalities (64) Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria GDI climate justice experts awarded 拢1.3m to study land rights impact GDI climate justice experts awarded 拢1.3m to study land rights impact University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University of Manchester receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University of Manchester receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues 91直播 Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace 91直播 Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing 91直播 scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer 91直播 scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer 91直播 scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk 91直播 scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare NanoNeuroOmics NanoNeuroOmics The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 University of Manchester researchers awarded 拢2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy University of Manchester researchers awarded 拢2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy Developing sustainable coatings Developing sustainable coatings The University of Manchester鈥檚 M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia The University of Manchester鈥檚 M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy University awarded 拢2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 University awarded 拢2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 91直播 leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 91直播 leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 91直播 researcher awarded 鈧1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases 91直播 researcher awarded 鈧1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Immersive event showcases Graphene@91直播鈥檚 capabilities to industry Immersive event showcases Graphene@91直播鈥檚 capabilities to industry Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer UKRI award The University of Manchester 拢1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities UKRI award The University of Manchester 拢1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Electric fields catalyse graphene鈥檚 energy and computing prospects Electric fields catalyse graphene鈥檚 energy and computing prospects Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials The University of Manchester set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch The University of Manchester set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch Quantum breakthrough: World鈥檚 purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers Quantum breakthrough: World鈥檚 purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict 91直播 Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor 91直播 Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by 91直播 materials scientists World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by 91直播 materials scientists Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Cancer Research UK 91直播 Centre to receive 拢8.5m boost for clinician scientist training Cancer Research UK 91直播 Centre to receive 拢8.5m boost for clinician scientist training 91直播 researchers help secure 拢49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research 91直播 researchers help secure 拢49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research 91直播 team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research 91直播 team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 University awarded 拢30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training University awarded 拢30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Manchester Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Manchester Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease First human trial shows 鈥榳onder鈥 material can be developed safely First human trial shows 鈥榳onder鈥 material can be developed safely The University of Manchester awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives The University of Manchester awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms 91直播 spin-out secures 鈧3 million to develop long-duration energy storage 91直播 spin-out secures 鈧3 million to develop long-duration energy storage New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process 91直播 researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease 91直播 researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease 91直播 professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists 91直播 professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Investigating microfibre pollution Investigating microfibre pollution Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The University of Manchester to discuss reform of UK鈥檚 power network Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The University of Manchester to discuss reform of UK鈥檚 power network Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration The University of Manchester鈥檚 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners The University of Manchester鈥檚 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry鈥檚 emissions by up to a third Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry鈥檚 emissions by up to a third Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes The first Eve Fellowship awarded to 91直播 scientist The first Eve Fellowship awarded to 91直播 scientist Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator鈥檚 Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator鈥檚 Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects University of Manchester to lead Sellafield鈥檚 new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence University of Manchester to lead Sellafield鈥檚 new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Scientists one step closer to re-writing world鈥檚 first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Scientists one step closer to re-writing world鈥檚 first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer 91直播 scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading 91直播 scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest of England Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest of England The University of Manchester secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future The University of Manchester secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting 91直播-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants 91直播-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants 拢陆 million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer 拢陆 million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser 91直播 research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space 91直播 research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table 91直播 academics tackle 鈥渉idden problem鈥 of textile waste in the football industry 91直播 academics tackle 鈥渉idden problem鈥 of textile waste in the football industry 91直播 scientists caught Hofstadter鈥檚 butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth 91直播 scientists caught Hofstadter鈥檚 butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth 91直播 researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres 91直播 researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres 91直播 improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women 91直播 improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics University of Manchester hosts largest European graphene event University of Manchester hosts largest European graphene event University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene 91直播 researchers awarded 拢1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer 91直播 researchers awarded 拢1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry鈥檚 prestigious Horizon Prizes Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry鈥檚 prestigious Horizon Prizes 91直播 leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment 91直播 leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society The University of Manchester leading innovation in hydrogen economy The University of Manchester leading innovation in hydrogen economy Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards 91直播 partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects 91直播 partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects National Grid and University of Manchester pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections National Grid and University of Manchester pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections Scientists develop a 鈥榗osmic concrete鈥 that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists develop a 鈥榗osmic concrete鈥 that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics 91直播 leads UK project to assess BECCS鈥 future role in the NW industrial cluster 91直播 leads UK project to assess BECCS鈥 future role in the NW industrial cluster Major funding for 91直播 will help find new cancer treatments Major funding for 91直播 will help find new cancer treatments Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories University of Manchester and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero University of Manchester and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security University of Manchester and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network University of Manchester and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network Groundbreaking 91直播 partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets 拢2.6m award Groundbreaking 91直播 partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets 拢2.6m award Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater 91直播 New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater 91直播 Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in 91直播 Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in 91直播 91直播鈥檚 global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award 91直播鈥檚 global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel 91直播 identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer 91直播 identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms 91直播 experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots 91直播 experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater 91直播鈥檚 net zero transition Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater 91直播鈥檚 net zero transition New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid 91直播 researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand 91直播 researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5掳C transition Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5掳C transition New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced 91直播 scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award 91直播 scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award University of Manchester supporting National Grid鈥檚 Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines University of Manchester supporting National Grid鈥檚 Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines 91直播 outlines key actions for nuclear energy 91直播 outlines key actions for nuclear energy Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers 91直播 scientist is working with the world鈥檚 best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer 91直播 scientist is working with the world鈥檚 best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what鈥檚 needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what鈥檚 needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts 91直播 puts energies into global challenge solution that鈥檚 close to home 91直播 puts energies into global challenge solution that鈥檚 close to home Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du 91直播 revealed as a 鈥楴orthern Humanitarian Powerhouse鈥 91直播 revealed as a 鈥楴orthern Humanitarian Powerhouse鈥 Review suggests best ways to treat to reoccurring prostate cancer Review suggests best ways to treat to reoccurring prostate cancer Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in 91直播 Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in 91直播 Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero Biotechnology: reaching net zero Biotechnology: reaching net zero Harvard and 91直播 pioneer 鈥榮oft鈥 graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue Harvard and 91直播 pioneer 鈥榮oft鈥 graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue 91直播 launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap 91直播 launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery Women鈥檚 stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers Women鈥檚 stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers Fusion energy partnership agreed between The University of Manchester and UK Atomic Energy Authority Fusion energy partnership agreed between The University of Manchester and UK Atomic Energy Authority First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying? How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying? Research helps solar technology become more affordable Research helps solar technology become more affordable Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic 2020 New Year Honours for University academics 2020 New Year Honours for University academics Queen鈥檚 Anniversary Prize awarded to 91直播 Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research Queen鈥檚 Anniversary Prize awarded to 91直播 Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research A global 鈥榯oilet revolution鈥 is underway 鈥 but it鈥檚 polluting water and ignoring the urban poor A global 鈥榯oilet revolution鈥 is underway 鈥 but it鈥檚 polluting water and ignoring the urban poor Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil 91直播 launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 91直播 launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains Narendra Modi鈥檚 performance on the Indian economy 鈥 five key policies assessed Narendra Modi鈥檚 performance on the Indian economy 鈥 five key policies assessed New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided 鈥 so why isn鈥檛 this happening? We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided 鈥 so why isn鈥檛 this happening? Why Brazil鈥檚 Zika virus requires a political treatment Why Brazil鈥檚 Zika virus requires a political treatment Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya鈥檚 flower industry get a better deal Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya鈥檚 flower industry get a better deal After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn鈥檛 over yet 鈥 here鈥檚 what the world must do The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn鈥檛 over yet 鈥 here鈥檚 what the world must do Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world鈥檚 food crisis Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world鈥檚 food crisis Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment Rising risk of obesity among China鈥檚 鈥榣eft behind children鈥 Rising risk of obesity among China鈥檚 鈥榣eft behind children鈥 The oldest war crime in the book The oldest war crime in the book Fight against disease goes global as 91直播 professor publishes 15 papers in one day Fight against disease goes global as 91直播 professor publishes 15 papers in one day Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York Europe鈥檚 largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Europe鈥檚 largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives 91直播 presents to the United Nations 91直播 presents to the United Nations Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead UK constitutional law conference at The University of Manchester UK constitutional law conference at The University of Manchester Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Refugee children鈥檚 chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show Refugee children鈥檚 chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show 91直播 gives city鈥檚 Roma community a voice 91直播 gives city鈥檚 Roma community a voice EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture New tool maps England's climate change hotspots New tool maps England's climate change hotspots Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan 91直播 Centre for Global Women鈥檚 Health named WHO Collaborating Centre 91直播 Centre for Global Women鈥檚 Health named WHO Collaborating Centre Entrepreneurship shouldn鈥檛 be a silver bullet for fighting poverty Entrepreneurship shouldn鈥檛 be a silver bullet for fighting poverty Plant hormone could help produce biofuels Plant hormone could help produce biofuels Shell partners with University for biofuels project Shell partners with University for biofuels project