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Manchester scientists accelerate path to drugs for COVID-19
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a more efficient method to produce medicines that are in development for the treatment of COVID-19, cancer ...
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Scientists crack ‘the Brazil-nut’ puzzle, how do the largest nuts rise to the top?
Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the ...
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First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. ...
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Oil separation made easier with 2D material membrane
University of Manchester researchers have made a leap forward in overcoming one of the biggest problems in membrane technology- membrane fouling. Membrane-based separations are essential ...
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Unique new antiviral treatment made using sugar
New antiviral materials made from sugar have been developed to destroy viruses on contact and may help in the fight against viral outbreaks. This new ...
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First complete Jurassic marine reptile skull unlocks 150-year-old mystery
A new scientific study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has re-examined a series of fossil skulls from the UK, providing new insights ...
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One dose of radiotherapy as effective as five doses for cancer in the spine
A single dose of radiotherapy is as “effective” as five doses for end-of-life cancer patients suffering with painful spinal canal compression, finds a large study ...