Researchers will investigate how urbanization, transport networks, and forest loss are influencing mosquitoes, viruses, and disease risk. The project aims to produce national-scale disease-risk maps and identify potential 'hotspots' where viruses could spill over into people.
Scientists have developed a new way to engineer ferroelectric materials by creating nanoscale heterostructures within a ceramic, enabling robust sensors and actuators. The new design route creates built-in heterointerfaces that function as high-performance piezoelectric materials.
Engineers can now design aircraft with more accurate pressure control, reducing fuel efficiency and safety risks. The new paint, which glows in proportion to air pressure, has a temperature sensitivity drop of 0.3% per degree Celsius, making it ideal for high-speed wind tunnel testing.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have designed a molecule that can measure both air pressure and temperature simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate instruments. The molecule emits two distinct colors of light, one responding to pressure and the other to temperature, allowing for accurate correction of temperature ...
Astronomers have confirmed that Sakurai's Object, a 'born-again' star, has entered a new phase of its evolution, developing a powerful stellar wind characteristic of Wolf-Rayet stars. The research provides new insight into the final stages of stellar evolution, allowing scientists to test theories that would otherwise take thousands of...
A new species of Jurassic squid-like animal, Wyoteuthis linsterorum, has been discovered in Wyoming, USA, with an unusually thick, barrel-shaped skeleton. The discovery, made by an international team of researchers, confirms the existence of an ancient family of belemnites previously thought to have disappeared millions of years earlier.
A new study reveals that AI engineers are aware of ethical risks but face structural barriers that prevent them from acting on them. The researchers found that engineers want to implement safeguards but feel unable to do so due to organisational factors such as tick-box compliance processes and commercial pressures.
The £12.6 million Materials Engineering for Advanced Devices (MEAD) EPSRC Programme aims to create materials with controlled atomic properties, enabling new devices and capabilities. Researchers will focus on deterministic single-atom doping, isotopic engineering, and quantum computing systems.
Researchers have developed a new class of molecular magnets that combine the most successful features of previous designs, resulting in strong magnetic memory properties. The new materials adopt near-linear structures with ligand angles approaching 172°, contributing to their exceptional magnetic behaviour.
Researchers developed a physics-based AI approach to predict global-scale carbon cycling in ocean sediments, resolving a long-standing challenge in climate science. The study reveals key findings on dissolved organic carbon behavior, including 11% of particulate organic carbon returning to seawater.
Researchers have demonstrated that superconductivity in magic-angle graphene can be completely suppressed by screening interactions between electrons. Increasing the carrier density in a neighbouring graphene bilayer progressively weakens superconductivity, with complete suppression at high carrier densities.
A major report finds that Heathrow expansion is incompatible with UK climate targets due to aviation emissions and the lack of sustainable technologies like sustainable aviation fuels and greenhouse gas removals. The report concludes that the UK's aviation sector already exceeds its share of the Seventh Carbon Budget by around 40%.
Researchers directly detected faint radio signal from hydrogen gas billions of light years away, allowing for efficient mapping of the Universe's large-scale structure. The signal was detected using MeerKAT radio telescope and demonstrates the potential of a technique known as hydrogen intensity mapping.
Researchers engineered proteins to form highly reactive imidazolium intermediates, enabling precise control of molecular structures. The new family of enzymes demonstrates high selectivity and stereoselective bond formation, offering new ways for chemical synthesis.
New research suggests that collecting and spraying rainwater on rooftops during hot weather can significantly reduce energy demand for air conditioning and lower urban temperatures. The study found that this approach could cut the number of heatwave days overall and lessen the intensity of extreme heat events.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a new family of antifungal agents that are more potent and less toxic than existing treatments. The compounds, which were discovered through genome mining, showed increased antifungal activity and improved solubility compared to existing drugs.
Researchers at The University of Manchester discovered that intense electronic excitation can trigger rapid structural changes in metals, driven by electronic entropy. The study found that almost all elemental metals undergo solid-to-solid phase transitions driven solely by this effect.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a family of tellurium-based catalysts that use chalcogen bonding to control reaction outcomes. The study successfully demonstrated the ability of neutral chalcogen-bond donors to induce asymmetry in chemical reactions, achieving enantiomeric ratios of up to 89:11.
Researchers at The University of Manchester discovered that carefully controlling thermal conditions during molten metal deposition (MMD) can reduce defects and improve the final material structure. By adjusting nozzle and substrate temperatures, they found a strong relationship between grain size and porosity, providing valuable insig...
Researchers developed a physics-informed scoring system to identify two-dimensional materials with unusual electronic properties. The approach captures signatures of flat-band behavior and trains a model to estimate scores directly from atomic structure, accelerating the search for promising materials.
Researchers developed a homogeneous catalytic process converting methanol, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen into ethanol using inexpensive and stable catalyst precursors. The catalyst achieved high selectivity and yield, outperforming previous systems, and showed stability during storage and recycling tests.
Researchers directly visualized a rare type of chemical bond between heavy elements, providing evidence of electron sharing and resolving debate about how electrons are shared in these systems. The study validates theoretical models and enables more routine experimental study of electron sharing.
Researchers found that crushed concrete reacts with strontium-90 to form stable calcite mineral structures, removing up to 98% of the contaminant from solution. Phosphate treatments also significantly enhance strontium retention, particularly in air-limited environments.
Researchers found that non-thermal plasma prevents catalyst deactivation and maintains stable performance for 30 hours. The study links performance difference to changes in surface processes on the catalyst.
Scientists discovered that internal structure of polymer nanoparticles plays a key role in controlling ice growth, contrary to previous designs that focused on surface interactions. Changing the inner core's chemistry can effectively inhibit ice recrystallisation.
Researchers found that plants primarily absorbed simpler forms of nitrogen, while microbes preferred complex organic forms, allowing coexistence in nutrient-poor soils. Nitrogen cycling is dynamic, with microbes breaking down large molecules and influencing what becomes available to plants.
Scientists at the National Graphene Institute have captured the growth of semiconducting tellurium nanostructures in real time, revealing how tiny seed particles form and grow into nanowires. Adding bismuth seed particles can speed up the process and improve the structure's shape.
A new ultra-lightweight AI model, Multinex, advances low-light image enhancement by leveraging classical colour vision theory and Retinex principles. The model outperforms comparable compact systems, recovering detail and clarity from previously unusable images.
Researchers found that superheating in magma delays crystal formation, allowing magma to rise rapidly and potentially promoting dramatic lava fountaining behaviour. This discovery helps address a long-standing scientific debate on how magma's thermal history influences crystallisation processes before and during eruptions.
A University of Manchester astronomer led a major international effort to update the long-standing 'post-detection protocols' used in Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). The revised Declaration of Principles marks the first major update in over 15 years, reflecting a media landscape transformed by social media and artifici...
Scientists have confirmed Praearcturus gigas as the largest scorpion to exist, measuring over a meter in length and sporting pincers up to 16 centimeters long. The discovery sheds light on early arthropod evolution, suggesting that ecological opportunity played a crucial role in their growth.
The University of Manchester is developing new technologies to recover valuable materials from hard-to-recycle waste, including disposable vapes and cars. The project aims to break down these materials at a molecular level and recover valuable components that can be reused.
Common air pollutants can alter both brain and respiratory function within four hours of exposure, according to a new study. The source of the pollution matters more than its quantity, with different pollutant sources producing varied health effects even at identical concentrations.
Scientists found that meltwater destabilized methane hydrates beneath northwest Greenland, releasing large stores of methane. This process may have contributed to past climate events and could influence future climate change as polar ice sheets continue to retreat.
Researchers at the University of Manchester demonstrate that electrons can travel ballistically over micrometre distances in graphene while maintaining spin coherence. By using transverse magnetic focusing (TMF), they were able to bend electron trajectories like light rays and show that curved paths carry a clear spin signature.
Professor Apala Majumdar, a leading expert in mathematics, has been elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales for her outstanding contributions to research and innovation. She is one of 44 new Fellows recognized for their work benefiting Wales and beyond.
The University of Manchester has been recognized for its significant contribution to computer science with the third IEEE Milestone Award, honoring the invention of Manchester Code in 1948-1949. The code's self-clocking design enables reliable transmission and remains a key feature in modern digital systems.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have found that terrestrial hot spring microbiomes can transform industrial CO2 waste into biomass and other valuable compounds. This discovery could enable the production of value-added products directly from CO2-rich waste streams, reducing emissions while generating economic value.
Manchester scientists discovered a new type of aromatic molecule made entirely of metal atoms, with a tiny ring of three bismuth atoms supporting circulating currents like benzene. The finding bridges the gap between organic and all-metal aromaticity, offering insights into chemical bonding.
A new machine-learning method detects sudden changes in fluid behavior, improving simulation capabilities for everyday applications like weather prediction and nuclear reactor safety. This enables faster design testing, real-time adjustments, and reduced computational burden.
A new study by the University of Manchester has developed a way to measure the impact of urban traffic on city temperatures, revealing that everyday vehicle use can raise temperatures in cities. The researchers found that traffic heat increases simulated air temperatures by around 0.16°C during summer and 0.35°C in winter.
Researchers have developed a technique to image individual atoms at solid-liquid interfaces in a range of non-aqueous solvents, enabling the study of key chemical processes and catalysts. The 'nano-aquarium' method uses graphene windows to contain tiny liquid cells, allowing for atomic-scale imaging and tracking of millions of atoms.
A University of Manchester Professor has been appointed as an Expert Reviewer for the NDA 2026 Review, led by Dr Tim Stone CBE. The review assesses the NDA's strategic planning, project delivery, and financial management to ensure value for money and highest safety standards.
Scientists at the University of Manchester discovered a rare mathematical process underlying the formation of corrugations in soda cans. The sequence of buckles follows homoclinic snaking, a phenomenon where bumps or ripples appear one by one in a precise order.
Researchers have created a new AI model that can simulate molecules under extreme conditions, allowing for reliable discoveries in fields like drug development and sustainable chemistry. The model's stability opens up new opportunities for simulations in areas where long-term accuracy is essential.
Researchers are developing snail-inspired soft robots to deliver targeted therapy directly to tumor sites in bowel cancer patients. The robots aim to increase drug bioavailability and reduce off-target toxicity., Transforming colorectal cancer treatment by enabling precise drug release at tumour sites.
Scientists have developed a light-activated material that can convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, a key building block for fuels and chemicals, using sunlight and water. The material, which combines ideas from biology and materials science, produces CO extremely efficiently with no detectable by-products.
Scientists from the University of Manchester led the discovery of the new Ξcc+- (Xi-cc-plus) particle, a heavy proton-like particle containing two charm quarks and one down quark. The particle was identified using the upgraded LHCb detector and has a mass of 3619.97 MeV/c².
Researchers at the University of Manchester found that large-area MoS₂ reduces energy loss in magnetic memory films by altering the film's internal crystal structure. This effect is not confined to laboratory-scale samples and has implications for real, scalable spintronic technologies.
A new research project, (not)NOISY, aims to predict cumulative underwater noise produced by tidal turbine arrays before they are built. The team will develop advanced models and AI-assisted tools to quantify how noise travels through marine environments, supporting informed decision-making.