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Researchers find clouds filled with ‘ice-lollies’

On sunny days a cloud full of ice-lollies sounds like the ultimate treat, yet researchers from The University of Manchester have discovered such clouds, twice.

Citizen scientists to track allergies with new smartphone app

The public are invited to download a free app to track their seasonal allergy symptoms and help researchers understand why the frequency of allergies is increasing.

Research tracks roots of harmful behaviour among young adults

New Anglo-Danish research shows childhood hospitalisations for trauma increase the risk of harmful and self-destructive behaviour in later life.

Tyrannosaurus rex bone proves Jurassic Park will never exist

T. rex gets a protein shake-up – with prehistoric collagen identified as a modern contaminant.

Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery

Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that will make a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease cheaper and quicker to produce.

New antibody to target childhood leukaemia

Researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that a protein found on the surface of cells contributes to chemotherapy resistance in the most common type of childhood leukaemia.