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Simple test could ‘transform care’ for thousands of women with suspected womb cancer

The new test looks at cells collected from the urine and vaginal fluid, with a study suggesting it can correctly identify 80% of cancers

Evening Standard · 22h ago

This simple test could transform how womb cancer is diagnosed

Around 10,200 women are diagnosed with womb cancer in the UK every year

The Independent UK · 22h ago

Young women who are overweight may be less likely to develop breast cancer

A new study found that women who had a higher BMI at 20 appeared to have a reduced risk of post-menopausal breast cancer

The Independent UK · Sep 17

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The two lifestyle factors that raise breast cancer risk for women in their 30s and 40s

New study finds that risk factors for breast cancer vary depending on a woman’s age and stage of life

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Cambridge University asks former chief crown prosecutor to open Arday review

Nazir Afzal to focus in review’s first stage on support given to professor in immediate period before his death

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

A Wearable Caught Blood Pressure Hormone Bursts During Sleep, When Almost Nobody Gets Tested

A wearable sampled hormones every 20 minutes from 60 patients and found aldosterone bursts during sleep that a single blood test can miss.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwaves

Urban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooling can reduce daytime temperatures by up to 2.3 degrees Celsius. Millions of people living near these waterways could benefit from this effect. The research suggests canals play a role in urban…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

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Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could cut the number of heatwave days and reduce air con reliance

“Harvesting rainwater from roofs and using it strategically for cooling could provide a practical way to reduce both energy demand and urban temperatures.”

Euronews · Aug 9

New study finds chemotherapy immediately after surgery could improve brain cancer outcomes

Experts said that while the findings are still in their early stages, they could potentially reshape care for glioblastoma patients

The Independent UK · Aug 6

‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Greater Manchester mayor

Polling puts close Burnham ally in lead as she aims to defeat Reform and draw back support from revitalised Greens

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Study claims 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet: Here's why

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding to 48 teams and spanning three North American countries, is projected to be one of the most carbon-intensive tournaments ever. Researchers highlight concerns over increased travel distances and the growing financial ties between football and fossil fuel industries, urging significant changes to mitigate the…

The Times of India · Jun 11

Egypt's lost city of Imet rediscovered: Multi-storey tower houses and cobra goddess shrines emerge from the Nile Delta

Egypt's lost city of Imet rediscArchaeologists from the University of Manchester and the University of Sadat City in Cairo have uncovered the remains of the ancient Egyptian city of Imet in the eastern Nile Delta a densely built urban centre dating to around the 4th century BCE whose streets, multi-storey…

The Times of India · Jun 8

World's largest scorpion had 6-inch pincers, and prowled UK land and waters 415 million years ago

Enigmatic 415 million-year-old fossils belong to a giant scorpion that may have reached lengths of around 3 feet (1 meter), a remarkable body size because most life on land at that time was small.

LiveScience · Jun 5

Holocaust remembrance: Newly discovered photos illustrate previously-unknown roundup of French Jews

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr. Jean-Marc Dreyfus, Historian, Professor of Modern History at the University of Manchester, Chief Editor of 'La Revue d'Histoire de la Shoah' and one of the curators of the Shoah Memorial in Paris photography exhibit highlighting the discovery of 98 previously unknown photographs documenting…

France 24 · Jun 5

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The Economic Times · Jun 5

The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before Dinosaurs

Ancient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. These predators were larger than modern dogs and ruled their environment long before dinosaurs. This discovery challenges previous understandings of when and how such large arthropods evolved. The findings offer a…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

‘She gave the young a chance’: pioneering activist’s battle for Black equality in Manchester

Locita Brandy, 91, has received a medal of honour to recognise her lifetime of campaigning in the city

The Economic Times · Jun 4

This 415-million-year-old monster scorpion existed before trees, and it's the biggest ever

Scientists have identified Praearcturus gigas, a one-meter-long scorpion from the Early Devonian period, as the largest scorpion ever discovered. This prehistoric predator, living around 415 million years ago, challenges previous notions of giant arthropod evolution, possibly growing massive due to low competition and aquatic adaptations.

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Gigantic scorpions with formidable pincers once roamed England and Wales, fossil reveals

Species emerged at a time well before the evolution of trees and lived a semi-aquatic life, scientists say

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The Times of India · May 10

Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite: The truth behind Egypt’s last queen’s mysterious death

For centuries, the death of Cleopatra has been wrapped in mystery, drama, and legend. Most people know the famous version of the story. The last queen of Egypt reportedly allowed a deadly snake to bite her inside her royal chamber after the fall of her kingdom to Rome. It is…

LiveScience · Apr 13

Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds

Seasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Brian Cox says UK physics funding cuts are ‘destruction of the future’

Grant cuts of nearly 70% may force university departments to close and ‘annihilate’ research, scientists say

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Vaccine rollout will save so many lives, says student who recovered from menB

Sophia Speirs was in her first year at the University of Manchester in 2023 when she contracted meningitis B.

The Independent UK · Mar 16

‘Significant step’ made in creating breakthrough blood test to detect brain tumours

A new blood test is being developed by scientists to help detect brain tumours

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Is the cold weather affecting my arthritis?

Some people report that their symptoms, such as stiffness and joint pain, get worse in winter, but everyone’s experience is different.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Ear pieces could be damaging the hearing of police officers, research suggests

It found ear piece use accompanied by immediate after-effects more than doubled an officer’s risk of having tinnitus.

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