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13
October
2025
| 10:00 Europe/London

A groundbreaking study led by University of Manchester scientists has identified genetic variants which make some patients more sensitive to radiation in specific parts of the rectum than others.

10
October
2025
| 12:06 Europe/London

Supermarket shoppers across the UK are all too familiar with empty shelves when disruption strikes. Whether it was the panic buying of COVID-19, floods affecting deliveries or strikes in distribution centres, the fragility of supply chains

10
October
2025
| 01:00 Europe/London

A near-complete skeleton found on UK’s Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new and rare species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.

09
October
2025
| 12:30 Europe/London

Research from The University of Manchester has uncovered how something as simple as walking and taking photographs can reveal powerful stories about people’s lives and the places they live.