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A day that not only saw a solar eclipse, Friday, 20 March 2015, marked the start of a materials revolution: the opening of the National Graphene Institute (NGI). Since it opened its doors the NGI has played host to some of the world’s most famous faces and set the ball rolling in the advancement of […]
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The first Stephen Hawking Fellows, announced today, will continue Professor Stephen Hawking’s legacy by furthering our understanding of the universe and communicating the wonders of science to the public. Two of the nine fellows are from The University of Manchester, Dr Danai Antonopoulou and Dr Stefan Schact, who has recently joined from Cornell University. They will
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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 for various processes, such as water filtration and oil and gas separation. The use of graphene and other 2D materials in membrane technology has attracted significant attention due to the
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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 development from a collaborative team of international scientists shows promise for the treatment of herpes simplex (cold sore virus), respiratory syncytial virus, hepatitis C, HIV, and Zika virus to name
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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 into two species of extinct marine reptiles. Dr Dean Lomax, a palaeontologist at The University of Manchester, worked with colleagues from the University of Leicester and the State University of
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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 conducted by UCL, including The University of Manchester. Spinal canal compression is a common complication in cancer patients when the cancer has spread to their spine. Radiotherapy is used to
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